Welcome to Avery County

Together...
We Are Avery County.

Thank you for your interest in our county. I consider it a blessing to be allowed the opportunity to serve the county I grew up in, as County Manager. Together... We Are Avery County has become my motto. This motto symbolizes the fact that Avery County offers the best services to our great citizens and visitors alike. From our Emergency Services to our Governmental Offices you can find no better. So if you are just visiting or lucky enough to call Avery County home; hello and thanks for visiting our web site. Together... We Are Avery County.

Phillip Barrier, Jr.
   County Manager

AVAILABILITY OF 2019-2020 BUDGET

 Please be advised that the proposed FY 2019-2020 Budget for Avery County is available for public inspection in the Office of the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, Room 219, Avery County Administrative Complex, 175 Linville Street, Newland, NC.  Office Hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The Avery County Board of Commissioners is accepting applications for one position on the following board:

Avery Fire Commission

For applications or questions, please call the Clerk to the Board at 828-733-8212.  Deadline for applications is July 31, 2019 @ 3:00 p.m..

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Click here to see the progress on our new Aquatics Center opening Summer 2019