Open Burning Ban Lifted for Buncombe County Effective 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 30

Updated Nov. 29

With fire weather conditions improving, Buncombe County’s open burning ban will be lifted as of 8 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30.

“While drought conditions have not changed, the forecasted weather pattern will not be favorable for fire spread and...

Energy Conservation Assistance Program

The Town of Black Mountain Planning and Development Department is excited to announce a new Energy Conservation Assistance Program. 

The goal of the Energy Conservation Assistance Program is to help low income citizens save energy, reduce their ut...

Does your property or housing development have a Stormwater Control Measure?

The Town’s Phase II Stormwater Ordinance has been updated to allow all private property owners with Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) the choice of utilizing a NC State University (NCSU) Cooperative Extension Certified Stormwater SCM Inspection...

UDO Public Input

The Town of Black Mountain has been working on a new UDO that will replace the current Land Use Code. The UDO is modernizes the zoning provisions within confines of existing zoning, aligns regulations with Town policies, enhances review and approval proce...

New Recycling Carts Are Coming!!

Coming in 2024!!

 The Town of Black Mountain will be providing each residence inside the town limits of Black Mountain with a rolling recycle cart. Click HERE to read more information

All residents who receive town sanitation services will be recei...

Notice of Stream Restoration Project in Swannanoa River West of Blue Ridge Rd

A stream restoration project will begin soon, located on the Swannanoa River downstream of Blue Ridge Road in the Town of Black Mountain. This project has been funded by The United States Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service (U...

Have you installed stormwater infrastructure on your property?

Some examples include:

• Rain barrel/ rainwater harvesting

• Rain garden

• Grassy or planted swale

• Dry riverbed

Stormwater features may have been installed to manage runoff, reduce watering needs, or protect water quality.

If you have installed stormwater infrastruct...

Financial Assistance is Available for Septic Repairs

Septic Repair Assistance Program Provides Financial Support for Eligible Buncombe County Homeowners

Buncombe County's Septic Repair Assistance Program (SRP) provides financial assistance to repair failing septic systems for qualifying homeowners w...

Why does the Town have a Stormwater Utility Fee?

Why does the Town have a Stormwater Utility Fee?

Read about how the Stormwater Utility Fee keeps the Town in compliance (and free from hefty fines for non-compliance) with the Federally mandated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NP...

Stormwater Utility Property Review Form

If you believe that your property has not been classified in the appropriate tier, please complete the property review form.Upon review, erroneous calculations will be corrected and a revised bill issued, if necessary. Please allow 6  weeks from ...