Residents Highlight and Current Interests

Henderson County Historic Courthouse at Sunrise

Essential Departmental Functions:

The Governing Body budget consists of expenditures of the Henderson County Board of Commissioners during the fiscal year. The Board of Commissioners provide policy directives and adopt legislative actions through the adoption of county ordinances.

FY 2026 Adopted Budget

The Henderson County Budget Office is a division of the Office of the County Manager.

Essential Departmental Functions: The Budget Office analyzes budget requests from County departments and presents a proposed budget annually to the County Manager for submission to the Board of Commissioners.

Clear Creek Sewer System Historical Timeline

The Clear Creek Sewer Project has been a top priority for Henderson County since 2017, with numerous public information sessions and Board of Commissioners meetings dedicated to its development. The project is designed to bring essential sewer infrastructure to a growing area of the county that has long lacked adequate service.
Board of Commissioners Discussions and Minutes

Joint Water and Sewer Commission Interlocal Agreement

Current NCDOT Projects

Updated 9/29/2025

Below is a list of current NCDOT road projects in Henderson County. Information has been provided by NCDOT.
If you have questions or need additional information about these projects call NCDOT at 828-331-5200.
This not include the current projects on HIghways 64, 74 and 9 in the Gerton/Bat Cave area.

Etowah Sewer System Customers

Henderson County recently purchased the Etowah Sewer System.