New Hanover

Organization 31

Departments

• Cape Fear Museum

  New Hanover County's history and science museum, including the nCino Planetarium.

  910-798-4370 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County 911 Center Emergency Management

  The New Hanover County 911 Public Safety Communications Center provides emergency call-taking and dispatch for citizens, visitors and tourists.

  910-452-6120 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Arboretum & NC Cooperative Extension

  The Arboretum is a program of NC Cooperative Extension, New Hanover County Center, serving as a living classroom to advance horticultural knowledge and environmental stewardship.

  910-798-7660 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Board of Elections Elections

  Conducts elections in New Hanover County: voter registration, early and absentee voting, polling places, candidate filing and campaign finance reporting.

  910-798-7330 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Building Safety Planning

  Issues building permits, schedules inspections and administers journeyman exams through the COAST online permitting portal.

  910-798-7308 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Clerk to the Board Clerk

  The Clerk to the Board is appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. The office prepares and keeps the minutes and exhibits of board meetings, sees that legally required notices are given, supports the five commissioners, answers requests for information, and administers appointments to county advisory boards and committees.

  910-798-7149 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Community Justice Services Human Services

  Clinical, prevention and intervention programs aimed at preventing and reducing crime for at-risk, diverted and offender populations, through its Youth Empowerment Services and Adult Enhancement Services divisions.

  910-798-7556 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Emergency Management Emergency Management

  Works year-round to build a resilient community prepared to respond to natural and man-made disasters; runs ReadyNHC, CERT and the Local Emergency Planning Committee.

  910-798-6900 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Engineering Public Works

  Administers the Stormwater and Drainage Ordinance and the Sedimentation and Erosion Control Ordinance. Stormwater line: 910-798-7077.

  910-798-7139 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Facilities Management Public Works

  910-798-4330 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Finance Department Finance

  Provides financial information and guidance to the Board of County Commissioners and County Manager in allocating public resources; issues the county Business/Privilege License required for the sale of beer and wine.

  910-798-7187 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Fire Rescue Fire

  New Hanover County Fire Rescue (NHCFR) is a government-based fire department for New Hanover County.

  910-798-7420 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Health & Human Services Health

  Consolidated Public Health and Social Services programs under one roof.

  910-798-3500 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Human Resources Human Resources

  910-798-7178 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Information Technology Information Technology

  Maintains the network infrastructure, phones, email, administrative systems, computers and printers for county departments.

  910-798-7107 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Legal & Risk Management Legal

  The County Attorney's Office gives legal guidance and support to county departments, boards and commissions; also handles risk management.

  910-798-7153 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Manager's Office Administration

  The County Manager and staff, including the Assistant County Managers, Intergovernmental Affairs and Sustainability.

  910-798-7184 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Office of Civic Engagement

  Promotes an engaged, fair and equal environment that fosters a strong community and culture where residents and employees are respected, valued and contribute to the county's success; staffs the Commission for Women, the Commission on African-American History, Heritage and Culture, and the Hispanic-Latino Commission.

  910-798-7430 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Office of Communications

  County news releases, NHCTV and public information.

  910-798-7407 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Parks & Gardens Parks & Recreation

  Maintains and operates county parks and facilities, including Airlie Gardens.

  910-798-7620 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Planning & Land Use Planning

  Reviews and approves new development and creates and implements long-range comprehensive and community-level plans.

  910-798-7165 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Public Library Library

  Main Library and the Northchase, Northeast Regional, Pine Valley and Pleasure Island branches.

  910-798-6300 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Recycling & Solid Waste Utilities

  Oversees the county's integrated solid waste disposal system, including the landfill, recycling center and household hazardous waste.

  910-798-4400 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Register of Deeds Clerk

  Custodian and manager of real estate-related documents, vital records and DD-214s for the county. Satellite office at 230 Government Center Drive.

  910-798-4530 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Senior Resource Center Human Services

  Activities for older adults such as exercise classes, art classes and support groups, plus nutrition, transportation and assistance programs.

  910-798-6400 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Sheriff's Office Police

  The principal law enforcement agency of New Hanover County, serving over 230,000 people within 199 square miles; also runs the Detention Division.

  910-798-4200 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Sheriff's Office Animal Services Unit Animal Services

  The Sheriff's Office animal services and shelter. Adoptions 11 am to 3:45 pm Monday through Friday and 8 am to noon Saturday.

  910-798-7500 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Strategy Department Administration

  910-798-7184 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Tax Department Finance

  Responsible for obtaining, developing, analyzing and maintaining property records, revaluation, listing and collections. Hours Monday through Friday (except holidays), 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

  910-798-7300 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover County Veteran Services Human Services

  Assists veterans and eligible family members in applying for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies.

  910-798-7611 www.nhcgov.com
• New Hanover Soil & Water Conservation District Environment

  910-798-7130 www.nhcgov.com