Administration & Finance
The Finance Office, staffed with 9 employees, bills and collects water bills, tax bills, and privilege licenses. New residential and…
Fire
The Canton Fire Department responds to emergency calls including residential, commercial, vehicle, brush/grass fires, and other emergency situations where life…
Human Resources
The Human Resources Department recruits job applicants, processes and screens applications and interviews candidates for Town positions. The Human Resources…
Parks & Recreation
It is the Town of Canton and Recreation Department’s goal to offer the most efficient and diversified recreation opportunities and…
Planning
Here you will find information on planning and development in Canton, including the Town’s planning-related boards & commissions, plans &…
Police
*Important Update* The Canton Police Department is temporarily located at: 105 Summer Street, Canton, NC The Canton Police Department is…
Stormwater
Stormwater – Polluting Our Waterways Stormwater is water from rain or melting snow that does not soak into the ground….
Street & Sanitation
Street Patching & Paving The 2025-2026 & 2026-2027 Street paving and patching schedule can be found down below: Road Maintenance/Pothole…
Taxes
Tax Department The Town of Canton real and personal property taxes are billed annually in September and due by January…
Town Manager
Lisa Stinnett, Town Manager828-648-2363Fax : 828-646-3419lstinnett@cantonnc.com The Town of Canton operates under the Council-Manager form of government consisting of a…
Water & Sewer
Water & Sewer Department Water and Sewer is responsible for the maintenance and repairs of all storm drainage structures and…