Housing & Real Estate
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Fair Housing
The North Carolina Fair Housing Act makes it illegal to discriminate in housing because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental handicaps, or family status (families with children).
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Housing Discrimination Complaint Form
Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint.
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Ordinances
View ordinances regarding watersheds, noise, subdivisions, zoning, the Mobile Home Park, and more.
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Residential & Commercial Permits (PDF)
Read the three step guide to permitting.
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Urgent Repair Program
Periodically, Wilkes County receives funds from the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency to assist very low-income Wilkes County homeowners with the alleviation of housing conditions, which pose an imminent threat to their life or safety.