Departments

Administration

Learn about the Administration Department of Craven County.

Animal Services

The animal and rabies management program provides services including rabies control, education and pet adoptions.

Riverfront Convention Center

Cooperative Extension

Learn about the North Carolina cooperative extension in Craven County.

Courts

Explore North Carolina's counties for court services and information, such as courthouse locations, jury service, contacts, and more.

Economic Development

View the contact information for the Economic Development Department and access the comprehensive economic development strategic plan.

Elections

The County Board of Elections is State governed and County funded. The Office is responsible for all voter registration and elections in Craven County.

Emergency Services

The Emergency Services Department is the leading agency that provides direction and coordination of public safety consolidated under one departmental management.

Environmental Health

Environmental Health provides education, surveillance and enforcement of state laws and rules and county ordinances.

Finance

The Finance Department is responsible for the financial management functions of Craven County in accordance with North Carolina's Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act (G.S. 159) and other North Carolina General Statutes, Federal laws and regulations.

GIS / Mapping

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) provides interactive access to various information about a particular location. Information available includes school locations, tax assessor maps, tax appraisal values, soil types, orthophotography and Air Installation Compatible Use Zones (AICUZ).

Health

Hospice

Human Resources

Craven County Human Resources Department is committed to recruiting, supporting and retaining excellent employees, and providing a safe and productive working environment.

Information Technology

The Information Technology (IT) Department is responsible for all computer and Voice over IP (VOIP) technology for Craven County Government.

Maintenance

It is the mission of Craven County Maintenance to maintain and improve the quality of Craven County Government facilities and grounds through responsive, effective, and efficient delivery of services.

Opioid Epidemic Response

Planning & Inspections

The objectives of the Planning and Inspections Department are to help promote and coordinate the orderly growth and development of lands within the county.

Recreation & Parks

Visit the Craven County Recreation and Parks website for information about local parks, athletic programs, Special Olympics, and much more!

Register of Deeds

The mission of the Craven County Register of Deeds is to record and maintain births, deaths, marriages, service discharges, notaries, assumed names, articles of incorporations, maps, and real estate transactions.

Senior Services

See what services Craven County offers its senior citizens.

Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff's Office maintains the County Jail, provides security for the County Courts, and serves various legal papers throughout the county.

Social Services

Soil & Water Conservation District

It is the mission of the Soil and Water Conservation District to provide technical, financial, and educational assistance to the citizens of Craven County in the proper management and wise use of our Natural Resources.

Solid Waste & Recycling

The mission of the Craven County Department of Solid Waste and Recycling is to provide services to all residents of Craven County for curbside refuse and recycling pick up, assistance in removing junk vehicles, assistance in cleaning up illegal dump sites, and the operation of seven convenience centers for solid waste disposal in Craven County.

Tax Administration

The mission of the Craven County Tax Administrator is to perform the legally mandated responsibilities of property assessment, tax listing and tax collection in a professional environment where taxpayers are served with courtesy and dignity.

Transportation (CARTS)

The Mission Statement of CARTS is to provide safe public transportation as an alternate option for reaching destinations served by CARTS.

Veterans Services

The Craven County Veterans Services Office provides various services and referrals so veterans, dependents, and survivors can apply for and receive benefits they may be entitled to.

Water Department

It is the goal of Craven County Water to provide affordable potable water to all the rural areas of Craven County, while continuing to be proactive in the education of conserving this most valuable resource.