Asheville Relocation

Moving to Asheville? Below are some useful links and numbers that will make your move easier...

Tax Information

Tax Rates for Buncombe County and Municipalities:

https://www.buncombecounty.org/common/tax/currentTaxRates.pdf

Buncombe County Tax Information

Henderson County Tax Information

McDowell County Tax Information

Cost of Living Calculator

https://www.ashevillechamber.org/research-economy/cost-of-living/

Utilities

Gas
PSNC Energy   1 (877) 776-2427
Electricity
Progress Energy Carolinas   1 (800) 452-2777
Telephone
ATT   1 (888) 757-6500
Water
Asheville Department of Water Resources   1 (828) 259-5955
Biltmore Forest Water Department   1 (828) 274-0824

Rental Cars

Alamo	1 (800) 327-9633
Avis	1 (800) 831-2847
Budget	1 (828) 684-2272
Enterprise	1 (800) 325-8007
Hertz	1 (800) 654-3131

Auto Registration

Auto license tags must be purchased within 30 days of relocating to the state. Just bring your car title, proof of insurance and odometer reading to the following license tag agencies:

Innsbruck Mall, 85 Tunnel Road, phone: (828) 252-8526
Asheville West Plaza, 153 Smoky Park Hwy, phone: (828) 667-2104

Driver's License

New residents must apply for an N.C. driver's license within 30 days of relocating to the state. Vision and written tests are required. You can also register to vote at the DMV office. Visit the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles at either of the following locations:

600 Tunnel Road (U.S. 70-East), phone: (828) 298-4544
1624 Patton Avenue, phone: (828) 251-6065

Voter Registration

To vote in city, county, state, and federal elections, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, mentally sound, and not under conviction of a felony. You must register 30 days prior to the election you wish to vote in. You may register to vote in Asheville and Buncombe County immediately after establishing residency.

Registration may be done by mail or in person at the Board of Elections office, the Pack Memorial Library, and several other locations. Call for the nearest registration site. (Or, if you also need to get an NC driver's license, you may register to vote at the DMV office.)

Buncombe County Board of Elections (828) 250-4200