Cabarrus County Government Departments

Aging

Promotes health among older adults through wellness programs, social activities and coordinated aging-related services.

Arena

The region’s prime venue for concert, convention, sporting and agricultural event, tradeshow, meeting and reception need.

Board of Commissioners

Cabarrus County is governed by a five–member Board, which adopts an annual budget, establishes the property tax rate, sets policies and objectives, and adopts ordinances, rules and regulations in addition to other responsibilities.

Administers accurate, free and efficient elections for all federal, state, county and special elections.

Communications and Outreach

Provides information about County projects, services and events through media outlets, the County website and cable Channel 22.

Cooperative Extension

An educational partnership designed to sustain agriculture, protect the environment, develop responsible youth, transform communities, and build strong, healthy families.

Plans for and responds to emergency situations and educates citizens in fire safety and emergency preparedness. Divisions include Fire Marshal’s Office and Homeland Security.

Provides 24–hour emergency and non–emergency stretcher transport to all Cabarrus County residents. 

Fair

The Cabarrus County Fair is held each September at Cabarrus Arena and Events Center on Highway 49 in Concord. The Fair features music performances, midway rides, games, food, a petting zoo, agriculture education, exhibits and more.

The Finance Department is responsible for maintaining the County's accounting and reporting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles

General Services

Provides general maintenance to facilities, grounds, fleet and street signs owned by Cabarrus County.

Human Resources

Oversees personnel practices and ensures compliance, administers employee benefits and maintains personnel records and files.

Information Technology Services

Provides computer and communication services including; business and data services, technical architectural services, network data and telecommunications services, web development, application development and GIS.

Offers adult and juvenile collections, reference resources, Internet access and CD and DVD checkout at four library facilities and through a bookmobile.

Parks

Provides parks, trails, and open space; year–round athletic programs; and special events to enhance the quality of life.

Planning and Development

Oversees growth and development review from long-range planning to building occupancy.  Divisions include: Planning, Zoning, Construction Standards, Soil and Water Conservation and Community/Economic Development.

Register of Deeds

Records and maintains official documents including marriage licenses, birth certificates, death certificates and land records.

Sheriff

Enforces and maintains public safety. Divisions include Animal Control, Civil/Records, Crime Scene, Communications, Community Policing, Courthouse Security, DARE/School Resource Officers, Jail and Patrol.

Social Services

Provides financial assistance, protective services, and an array of services to help individuals and families maintain/enhance health, safety and well-being. 

Solid Waste Management

Provides recycling programs and operates a household hazardous waste facility, a construction and demolition landfill, and garbage disposal and recycling center.

Tax Administration

Oversees the listing and assessing of all real, personal and business property, maintains real estate ownership through land records and collects county taxes.

Transportation

Provides transportation services that enable all eligible individuals to access necessary medical care and other resources that can improve and enhance their quality of life. By providing transportation for essential services, we promote an independent lifestyle that allows individuals to remain in their homes as long as possible.

Veterans Services

Assists local veterans in securing aid with health benefits, pensions, compensation, insurance, home loans and education assistance.