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Town of Nags Head Dune Vegetation Cost Share Program

Back by Popular Demand! The dune vegetation cost share program is coming this fall, and will be available to oceanfront property owners for the purpose of vegetating the dunes on their properties. Read on...
Face Coverings Required Indoors at Town of Nags Head Facilities

The CDC recently revised their guidance regarding COVID protocols, recommending the wearing of face coverings in indoor spaces, regardless of vaccination status, for those localities with high transmission rates. Read on...
Beach Driving Begins October 1

Four-wheel drive, state inspected vehicles with a Town permit ($25) are allowed on the beach in both Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills from October 1 through April 30 each year. Read on...
Beach Restoration Project 2022

A beach restoration project will take place sometime between late spring and early fall of 2022 on the beach from about Jennette's Pier near Mile Post 16 south to Nags Head's corporate limits abutting Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Read on...
November 2 Municipal Election & Candidate Forum (Virtual)

The League of Women Voters' 2021 Nags Head candidate forum, which will be held virtually, provides the opportunity to see and hear the candidates present their platforms and ideas for the town. Read on...
National Night Out at Dowdy Park October 5

Come out and participate in the 38th Annual National Night Out at Dowdy Park! This is our opportunity each year to promote police-community partnerships and engage with the public. Read on...
Sign Up for Residential Curbside Recycling

TFC Recycling is providing a $9/month curbside recycling service to all Nags Head residences. Recyclables will be collected from TFC subscribers on Mondays throughout Nags Head. *Note that TFC is requiring a two year contract for the service. Read on...

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Board of Commissioners Meeting Information

Nags Head's Board of Commissioners meets the first Wednesday of each month at 9 am and recesses to a meeting held on the third Wednesday of the month at 5:30 pm (October - March), or at 7:00 pm (April - September), when necessary.

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Beach Driving
Four-wheel drive, state inspected vehicles with a proper Town permit are allowed on the beach in both Nags Head and Kill Devil Hills from October 1st through April 30th each year.

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Trash and Recycling
Trash and Recycling Collection Routes and Schedules
Curbside Recycling Service and Recycling Drop Off Points
Bulk Item/Brush Disposal (Note that a permit/sticker is required to use the bulk item/brush collection yard.)
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Beach Pit Fires
Beach pit fires are allowed on the beach in the Town of Nags Head with a permit. Permits are issued between 5:30 p.m. and midnight daily based on current wind speed and fire danger conditions. Permits are valid the day of issue only, through midnight, and are valid only within the Town of Nags Head.
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