The Catawba County Board of Commissioners declared a State of Emergency effective at 5:00 pm, Saturday, January 24, 2026. Read more HERE.

All Catawba County offices and facilities will operate on their normal schedule Wednesday, January 28, 2026, with the exception of Bakers Mountain Park, Riverbend Park, and the Sherills Ford Sheriff's Office location which will all remain closed.

Unregistered Vehicle

Unregistered vehicles or vehicles without a current tag as of January 1 should be listed. This includes cars, trucks, motorcycles, campers, motor homes and trailers of all types. Please call the tax office at 828-465-8402 if you have a question regarding what property should be listed.

Personal Property Listing Form

IMPORTANT: Any vehicles, campers, or trailers with current North Carolina annual license tags are not to be listed on the personal property listing form. You will receive a tag & tax notice listing both vehicle registration fees and taxes due. Just as in the past, vehicle owners will receive the notice about 60 days prior to their vehicle’s registration expiration.