Departments G - Z

Health & Human Services

Human Resources

The Human Resources Department provides assistance to employees and applicants; reviews programs and benefits and makes recommendations in order to have the best workplace possible.

Land Records / Geographic Information Services

The Land Records/Geographic Information Services (GIS) Department is a function of the Tax Administration Office and is responsible for the development, maintenance, and dissemination of the County’s digital geographic data.

Public Library

Recreation & Parks

The Haywood County Recreation and Parks Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in our county by coordinating and providing recreation programs and facilities.

Register of Deeds

The Haywood County Register of Deeds serves as custodian of all records of real estate, vital records, military discharges and the certification of notary publics.

Sheriff

The Haywood County Office of the Sheriff is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to protect the safety of the citizens of Haywood County, and to enforce the laws of North Carolina.

Soil & Water Conservation

Soil and water conservation districts were established so that citizens could get assistance on the local level with conserving and managing important natural resources.

Solid Waste Management

Haywood County, through the Solid Waste Management Department, operates ten collection "convenience" centers, a Materials Recovery Facility, and White Oak Landfill. The ten collection convenience centers collect household waste plus recyclables.

Tax Administration

Find information about taxes in Haywood County and the three sections the tax office is divided into.

Veterans Services

The Haywood County Veterans Officer assists veterans and their dependents in applying for VA benefits such as total disability pension, service-connected compensation, educational and scholarship benefits, hospitalization and medical care, burial benefits, discharge upgrades, and VA low interest home and business loans.