Welcome toRutherford County, North Carolina

Welcome to our home and the quiet pace of a small town community, where the first one dollar gold coin was minted in the United States by Christopher Bechtler in 1831. This website has been designed with our residents, visitors, and businesses in mind, to provide online information that is easy to find and simple to use. Our moderate climate makes any season pleasurable. We're Small-Town Friendly where all can enjoy the luxury of being "close to the action, but far from the crowd."

Please take a moment to browse our directories and links to learn more about us. Can't find what you are looking for? Click one of the headings above to continue your search, or just give us a call at (828) 287-6060. We'd be happy to help.

County Seal Final 462x464

Can't find what
you're looking for?

Check out our Monthly Highlights

Stay in touch with County Departments! Click below to see progress and updates!

Upcoming Events

Latest News

Inclement Weather

clock Posted Feb 21, 2020

Inclement Weather Schedule 022120

Primary Election - 2020

clock Posted Feb 13, 2020
Primary Election 2020 - Voting Schedule

An Opportunity to Serve Your County

clock Posted Feb 05, 2020

Boards and Commissions - vacancies

Cliffside Sanitary District

clock Posted Jan 10, 2020

Public Hearing on Proposed Budget 2019-2020

2019 Year End Highlights

clock Posted Jan 02, 2020
2019 Rutherford County Year-End Highlights

A Rutherford County Treasure

clock Posted Nov 07, 2019
Life In Our Foothills Magazine - KidSenses Children's Museum

Job Opportunities

clock Posted Nov 05, 2019

Join Our Team

Rutherford County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council

clock Posted Oct 03, 2019
Request for Proposals - Monies Available for Raise the Age

Rutherford County Library Board of Trustees

clock Posted Sep 16, 2019
Libary Board of Trustees Meeting

Recycle Right

clock Posted Sep 13, 2019
Recycle More

SCAM ALERT!!

clock Posted Aug 26, 2019
Register of Deeds Scam Alert

Mental Health Matters

clock Posted Jun 04, 2019
Don't Neglect Your Mental Health

Alert Rutherford

clock Posted May 20, 2019
Emergency Alerts
Alert Rutherford Mobile App Information

Tax Foreclosures

clock Posted Mar 18, 2019

Tax Foreclosures

Rutherford County Survey of Recreational Needs

clock Posted Mar 12, 2019
Take the survey here

ICC Fire Training Facilities

clock Posted Feb 20, 2019
Commemorating Fire Training Facilities

Partners Welcomes Rutherford County

clock Posted Feb 19, 2019
Community Open House at ICC

Community Project Grant

clock Posted Sep 07, 2018
2018-2019 RC Community Project Grant Cycle

Security Card Reader System Rebid - RFQ & Specs

clock Posted Aug 31, 2018
Rebid for Security Card Reader System

Rutherford Co Seeks Housing Repair Assistance Requests

clock Posted Jul 20, 2018
Housing Repair Assistance Requests

Mental & Behavioral Health

clock Posted Jun 20, 2018
Rutherford County Mental Health LME/MCO Disengagement Plan
news

Upcoming Commissioner Meetings

clock Posted Jan 31, 2018
Commissioner Meeting Schedule

Tag & Tax Together FAQ

clock Posted Jan 30, 2018

Tax & Tag Together FAQ

Our Relay News

clock Posted Jan 22, 2018

Relay News Coming Soon...

Ruth School Adaptive Reuse Plan

clock Posted Jan 15, 2018

Ruth School Adaptive Reuse Plan  

Rutherford County Receives $30,000 Grant for Thermal Belt Rail-Trail Amenities

clock
Thermal Belt Rail Trail Selected to Receive Grant Out of 182 Applications Nationwide
icon video

Watch our Tourism Masterplan Public Engagement Video

Explore and Experience

Explore and Experience

Close