Animal Services

The Cumberland County Animal Services Department enforces all state and local laws pertaining to the ownership, regulation and control of dogs, cats, and other domestic animals within the County. The department is responsible for picking up stray dogs, livestock, exotic animals as well as wildlife that is inside the living space of a residence or business. Animal Services will also assist with sick or severely injured cats and wildlife. 

Board of Commissioners

The Cumberland County Board of Commissioners consists of seven members. The Board of Commissioners serves as the governing board for the County. Its purpose is to maintain fiscal responsibility while providing mandated services as set out in the General Statutes and additional services as passed on to the County by State and Federal governments. It is also responsible for other services deemed appropriate and necessary by the Board.

Board of Elections

Until further order of the court, voters are not required to show photo ID. The law was enjoined by a federal district court on December 31, 2019. This page will be updated if new information becomes available. 

The Cumberland County Board of Elections' mission is to carry out all the duties and responsibilities as assigned by the General Statutes of North Carolina in accordance with the laws of the State. This includes the conduction of fair, honest and efficient elections, keeping all registration records up-to-date and accurate such as new registrations, party and address changes, transfers, as well as removing deceased and felons from these records. 

Child Support

The Cumberland County Child Support Department is located at 109 Bradford Avenue, Fayetteville, NC 28302 with normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

Child Support inquiries can be directed to the DHHS Customer Service Call Center at 1-800-992-9457 and/or the Child Support Department at 910-486-1092. Information may also be obtained by visiting the state operated child support website at https://www.ncchildsupport.com/ecoa/. 

Community Development

With funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Cumberland County Community Development (CCCD) Office is required to implement programs that meet one of the national objectives established through federal regulation.

Cooperative Extension

The Cumberland County Center of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension helps citizens improve the quality of their lives by providing research-based information and informal educational opportunities focused on issues and needs.

Areas addressed are agriculture, natural resources, family and consumer sciences, youth development and 4-H, and community resource development. Visit the Cumberland County Cooperative Extension website.

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County Attorney

The County Attorney's Office advises County officials and departments on legal matters and represents the County in court and legal negotiations.The office provides legal advice and answers questions relating to statutes, rules, regulations or court interpretations. The office also drafts legal documents, researches legal precedents, advises officials on legal implications of actions, and studies County policies, procedures and actions to ensure compliance with the law. The County Attorney is hired by and serves at the pleasure of the Board of Commissioners.

The County Attorney's only client is the County of Cumberland. The office does not represent county employees individually, and does not provide legal advice to citizens.

County Manager's Office

The County Manager's Office oversees all County departments, programs and operations pursuant to the policies, ordinances and directives adopted by the Board of County Commissioners. Other responsibilities include preparing the recommended annual County budget, preparing and publishing the agenda for board meetings, and providing all other management services necessary to assure the efficient and effective operation of County government. Other divisions of the County Manager's Office include Internal Audit, Safety and Risk Management, Human Resources and Public Information.
 

Court System

Visit the N.C. Court System/Cumberland County - District 12 website at http://www.nccourts.org/County/Cumberland/Default.asp for information regarding the Cumberland County courts and Courthouse, as well as information of general interest about the North Carolina Court System. There are links to online services, such as Collections and Payments and Electronic Compliance and Dismissal.

Crown Complex

The Cumberland County Crown Complex provides a landmark quality entertainment venue for the County's residents. It not only hosts high-profile and other entertainment events, but also creates economic benefits for the County by increasing the flow of out-of-town visitors.

Cumberland County NCWorks Career Center (Workforce Development)

Are you looking for a job in Cumberland County? The Cumberland County NCWorks Career Center assists veterans and job seekers with the resources and tools they need to succeed!

Emergency Services

Cumberland County Emergency Services is committed to excellence by providing quality Emergency Management, 911 Communications and Fire Code Enforcement services to the citizens of Cumberland County. We also strive to educate communities in becoming more resilient, in an effort to be sustainable during all threats and hazards.

Cumberland County Commissioners and the Fayetteville Technical Community College Board of Trustees have agreed to partner on developing a new regional center for firefighter and other emergency responder education and training. See a video of the proposed FTCC Cumberland County Regional Fire and Rescue Training Center below. Click here to learn more about the center. 

Employee Wellness

Employee Wellness Services manages services for employees covered by county health insurance. Employees are entitled to use the Employee Pharmacy, Wellness Center Clinic and Wellness Program. The Wellness Program is an educational program designed to help employees achieve improved health and wellness and thus, reduce the county's insurance costs.

Engineering and Infrastructure

Cumberland County Engineering and Infrastructure provides services to County departments including planning, design, cost estimations and construction administration for facility renovations and new projects. Engineering is also responsible for procurement of architectural/engineering services, management of capital improvement projects and special assessment water and sewer projects.

Finance

The Cumberland County Finance Office provides general accounting, payroll and purchasing services as well as cash forecasting, investing, debt management and fixed asset control. It is also responsible for reporting to management and state and federal agencies as required in accordance with North Carolina General Statutes, federal laws and regulations, as well as generally accepted accounting principles.

Human Resources

Welcome to Cumberland County Human Resources. We invite you to browse our website and consider becoming a part of our work family. Our goal is to recruit and retain a competent workforce to ensure program services are achieved for our citizens. We recognize that employees are our most valuable asset where values of continuous improvement, teamwork, customer service and achieving results are woven into every aspect of human resource management.  We strive to lead organizational improvement, one that provides a continuous learning environment and values the input, knowledge, talents, skills and abilities of employees as they work toward accomplishing the County's mission.

Cumberland County is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA and the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA). 

 

Families First Coronavirus Response Act  

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Flier
Emergency Paid Sick Leave Request Form
Emergency Family Medical Leave Request Form

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IS Technology

The purpose of the Information Services and Technology Department is to provide efficient, accurate, reliable, secure, and cost-effective technology for Cumberland County in alignment with the County's strategic goals and objectives. To achieve these goals, we embrace and implement technology solutions that improve business response to our citizens, streamline internal business processes, and enhance high quality County services.

Library

The Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center is a dynamic, ever-growing public library system with the goal to serve an informed and progressive community. The library system provides modern library resources and services necessary to satisfy the evolving informational needs and recreational pursuits of the community, thus enhancing the quality of life in Cumberland County.

Visit the library's website.

Planning and Inspections

Fee Schedule

Fee Schedule (effective Jan. 2021) 

The Cumberland County Planning and Inspections Department’s mission is to promote a safe, stable, culturally and economically viable environment for the citizens of Cumberland County through comprehensive and coordinated planning, building inspection, and code enforcement services.

Pretrial Services

Cumberland County Pretrial Services helps reduce the jail population by recommending the release of qualified defendants and supervising the defendants upon their release.

Public Health

The Department of Public Health provides an array of services to the citizens of the County.

Federal, State and County tax money fund the Health Department. Grants and fees for services generate additional funds. The Health Department is governed by the Cumberland County Board of Health, which is composed of up to eleven members appointed by the Board of Commissioners.

Public Information Office

The Public Information Office coordinates communication with the media, employees and the general public. Contact the department with public records requests and media inquiries. 

Public Utilities

The Cumberland County Public Utilities Division of the Engineering and Infrastructure Department provides the planning, development and implementation of programs to expand and extend water and/or sanitary sewer services into the unincorporated areas of the County, primarily through the organization and administration of water and sewer districts established by the Board of County Commissioners.

Register of Deeds

As custodians and managers of large numbers of public records, we are proud to provide answers to any questions you may have regarding our office. The Register of Deeds office exists primarily to enable the owner of an interest in property to give public notice of that ownership. Our Land Records date back to 1754, which was the official beginning of Cumberland County.

Senior Community Services

The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) provides part-time employment opportunities in community service activities for unemployed, low-income individuals ages 55 and older. The program promotes economic self-sufficiency and increases the number of older people who enjoy the benefits of unsubsidized employment in the public and private sectors.

Sheriff's Office

Visit the the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office website.

Social Services

The Cumberland County Department of Social Services responds to all age groups from infancy to the elderly. Services offered include: the Work First Family Assistance Program, Food Stamps (EBT), Medicaid, Adult Services, Child Protection and Placement, Adult Protection and Placement, Family Violence Center and Shelter, Personal and Family Counseling and group homes for juveniles.

Soil and Water Conservation

Cumberland Soil and Water Conservation District is a governmental subdivision of this State. The District's responsibilities are to prevent soil erosion and protect water resources by providing technical assistance to individuals and groups, and to inform and educate the public on conservation practices.

Solid Waste Management

Cumberland County Solid Waste Management operates the county’s Ann Street Landfill, Wilkes Road Compost Facility, 17 container sites and the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center.

Tax Administration

Tax Administration is responsible for accurately mapping, listing, and appraising all taxable property within the jurisdiction of Cumberland County and its nine municipalities, fairly and equitably, according to the provisions of the North Carolina General Statutes.

Veterans Services