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

There are also some County closures that have been announced. See those HERE.

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Contact Information

  • Chris Timberlake, Director
  • (828) 465-8380
  • Contact via email
  • Main Location:25 Government Drive Newton, NC 28658

Plans

Catawba County Comprehensive Plan

Comprehensive Plan - Final

Adopted by the Board of Commissioners in April 2024, the Catawba County Comprehensive Plan establishes a deliberate and balanced approach to future development in Catawba County that preserves those aspects of life which make it a desirable place to live while supporting quality, focused development in appropriate areas. The Plan recognizes changing demographics, existing assets, current development patterns, and community values to provide insight and establish a vision for the coming decades. The Plan integrates seven small area plans and three corridor plans adopted in the early 2000s to mid-2010s into one inclusive document with udpated perspectives. Development of the Plan was guided by a citizen-based steering committee with input from county residents and technical staff.

Additional Plans