Macon County
Macon County has a Tier 2 rating from the North Carolina Department of Commerce which allows significant tax credits for business development (potential for $5,000 tax credit per new job with a requirement to create at least 10 jobs, and a 5% tax credit for eligible business property expenditures of more than $1 million).
- Building permits and erosion control requirements are availalbe through the Building Inspection Department.
- Building site and real estate data is available through the Mapping Department, including serial photographs.
- Business name registration is recommended, and the Macon County Register of Deeds will facilitate this.
- Business Taxes are paid annually, based on the value of business equipment, to the Macon County Tax Office.
- Restaurant information and inspection is available through the Macon County Health Department
- Septic tank permits are available through the Macon County Health Department.
- Sign ordinance and flood plain information is available through the Macon County Planning Department.
Check with respective town offices for information on building permits, business (privilege) licensing, erosion control requirements, sign ordinances, water and waste water treatment.
Town of Franklin
Town of Franklin • 188 West Main Street • Franklin, NC 28734
828.524.2516
Town of Highlands
Town of Highlands • Post Office Box 460 • Highlands, NC 28741
828.526.5266 |
