Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Haywood County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in taxes budget
2027 Property Revaluation and Schedule of Values
The countywide property reappraisal takes effect January 1, 2027, and the Schedule of Values sets how every parcel gets valued — which directly shapes your property tax bill. A public hearing was held October 19 before the Board's action item.
Grant-funded Health and Human Services Programs
The county is adding four staff to its substance use program — a director, a prescriber, and two peer support workers — all funded by opioid settlement money, to help clients get to appointments, jobs, and housing.
County fiscal pressures from Hurricane Helene and lost papermill tax base
Recovery remains a years-long effort, with 87 home acquisitions in the pipeline, 25 already approved, plus elevation, landslide, generator and infrastructure projects awaiting state and FEMA review.