The start of our beach restoration construction, originally planned for July 13, may be delayed a few days due to weather. 

Remember, it is likely the schedule will change over the course of the project.

The planned progress of construction has been added to our web site. 

Construction Area
The project will place take place from 8031 South Old Oregon Inlet Road (Comfort Inn South) near Mile Post 16, south through 10435 South Old Oregon Inlet Road.

*Oceanfront properties and public beach accesses along South Virginia Dare Trail will NOT be impacted.

Frequently Asked Questions About Beach Nourishment Construction

2019 Beach Nourishment Project Videos

Beach Restoration Construction Progress Map

Permit Specialist Kim Thompson is probably recognizable to many. In her 20 years of employment with us, she's helped a lot of people, to say the very least. If you've owned property or have lived here for a few years, you may remember when she was the very first face you would see upon entering the second floor of town hall. Now, as a permit specialist for the Planning and Development department, she's the second face you see when you visit us. 

To say Kim is an invaluable, helpful employee at the Town is an understatement. As her co-workers said, Kim insists on going above and beyond when it comes to customer service and she has the ability to create connections with anyone who crosses her path. 

Kim was recently recognized by Nags Head's Board of Commissioners for her years of dedicated work. Pictured, from left, are:  Mayor Pro Tem Mike Siers, Commissioner Renée Cahoon, Kim, Mayor Ben Cahoon, and Commissioners Kevin Brinkley and Bob Sanders.

At their July 6, 2022 meeting, Nags Head's Board of Commissioners voted to increase the seasonal beach driving permit fee from $25 for everyone to $50 for Nags Head residents and property owners and $100 for all others. 

The beach driving permit cost has not been increased since 1978.

In addition, Nags Head and the Town of Kill Devil Hills will no longer have a beach driving permit reciprocity agreement. Therefore, a Nags Head permit will allow you to only drive on the beach in Nags Head.  A Kill Devil Hills beach driving permit will no longer allow you to drive on Nags Head's beach. 

Substantial growth in Nags Head's beach population and the increased popularity of the area during the shoulder season has created more conflicts between beach drivers and those on the beach on foot. We must more closely monitor conditions and have started closing the beach in certain sections based on population. 

Beach width has also been an issue in the northern end of town, requiring staff to open and close certain beach sections to driving several times during the beach driving season (Oct 1 – April 30). The increase  in permit fees will help us cover the additional time and expense managing the beach driving program. 

**When beach driving permits are available for purchase in the fall, Nags Head residents and property owners must obtain their $50 permit at Nags Head's town hall. The $100 permits will be available for purchase from Nags Head's town hall, online at Nags Head's web site, and at the tackle shops in the town. 

We'll post information about purchasing permits in the fall.

The events are in full swing at Dowdy Park. Listen to music, relax with morning yoga, pick up local crafts and food at a market, and soon, watch a movie from the lawn. 

Please park in the Nags Head Elementary School parking lot. 

For the most current information on events at the park, follow Dowdy Park on Facebook. Events will also be listed on our web site. 

Apply to Join the Newly Formed Pedestrian Project Advisory Committee 

We're taking applications from those interested in serving on the Pedestrian Project Advisory Committee, which will identify and rank future pedestrian projects for Board consideration during the Town's next Capital Improvement Program process.

Our pedestrian priorities have changed with the installation of the west side multi-use path with a focus towards improved bicycle and pedestrian neighborhood connections to the path. 

Staff plans on presenting a list of recommended members for consideration at the August 3, 2022 Board of Commissioners meeting. 

If you are interested in serving on the Pedestrian Project Advisory Committee, please fill out an application online. Your completed form will be automatically emailed to the Town Clerk's office.

You can also download an application to either return by email (to Town Clerk Carolyn Morris at Carolyn.Morris@NagsHeadNC.gov) or via the mail (to Town Clerk Carolyn Morris, Town of Nags Head, PO Box 99, Nags Head, NC 27959)

• Board/Committee Membership Application (DOC) - Fillable Microsoft Word Document
• Board/Committee Membership Application (PDF) - Fillable PDF Document
• You may also contact Town Clerk Carolyn Morris at 252-449-2009 or by email for a copy of the document.

• Envelopes
• Junk mail
• Newspaper
• Office paper
• Magazines
• Phone books
• Brown paper bags

If you don't have time to haul your recyclables to the recycling centers we have at town hall (5401 South Croatan Highway) and our public services facility (2200 Lark Avenue), subscribe to the curbside recycling collection service offered by TFC Recycling. 

Upcoming Board of Commissioners and Planning Board Meetings

• Board of Commissioners, Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 9 am 
• Planning Board, Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 9 am 

• View a calendar of all the upcoming meetings.
• All Board of Commissioners and Planning Board meetings are livestreamed via the Town's YouTube channel. You can watch videos of the meeting on the YouTube channel after they have taken place.