Public Notices:

SCAM ALERT: Attention Applicants for Special use Permits, Zoning Amendments, Subdivision Plats and Variances
Please be aware that Dare County has received an increasing number of reports of attempted fraud and scams related to the application process for these services. Applicants are being contacted by email, from accounts impersonating Dare County staff, requesting payment by wire transfer or other online payment methods. Dare County Planning does not take payment for these services online or by wire transfer. Payment for these services must be done in person at one of our planning offices. If you receive one of these emails please contact the Dare County Planning office- do not to click on any links or open any attachments.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Special Use Permit application 1-2026 submitted by Cape Hatteras Electric Membership Corporations for a Residential Group Development on Parcel 017100000 located at 47146 Light Plant Rd in Buxton, NC.

Quasi-Judicial Hearing | Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Special Use Permit 4-2020 to allow for a renewal and 2-year extension of the permit issued to Rodanthe Sunset Resort LLC which would allow for the completion of the final structure in their Group Development.  The property is located at 24280 NC 12 HWY in Rodanthe. 

Dare County Planning Department

The Planning Department operates in three offices located throughout Dare County. They are responsible for land-use planning and enforcement of state building codes in the unincorporated portions of Dare County.

All offices are open Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Manteo - Serves all of unincorporated portions of Roanoke Island including Wanchese and the mainland areas of Dare County encompassing East Lake, Manns Harbor, Mashoes, and Stumpy Point

Frisco - Serves all of Hatteras Island

Northern Beach - Serves Baum Bay, Colington, and Martin's Point 

Current Dare County Land Use Plan (2022)

 

Following are links to the websites for the six incorporated municipalities in Dare County.  Each of these is responsible for planning services and building permits within their town limits.