Asheville Local Information
Practical information for Asheville and Buncombe County: who governs what, trash and recycling, permits, weather alerts and who to call, each linked to the official source.
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Trash and recycling pickup in Asheville: schedule, holidays, bulk
Asheville trash goes out by 7 a.m.; recycling runs every other week. Thanksgiving Thursday pickup moves to Friday. Bulk pickup: 828-251-1122.
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Asheville
Asheville, Buncombe County and the neighbors: who governs what
How Asheville fits into Buncombe County and North Carolina: the city, the county, Asheville City Schools, the neighboring towns within 15 miles, and which one to call for what.
Property taxes
Buncombe County property taxes: rates, due dates and how to appeal
2026 Asheville bills use 2021 values: county 61.54 cents and city 50.78 cents per $100. Pay without interest through Jan. 5, 2027. Tax office: 828-250-4910.
Permits
Building permits and zoning in Asheville
Asheville permits go through Development Services at 161 S. Charlotte St. or the online Development Portal. Permit center: 828-259-5846; Planner of the Day: 828-259-5450.
Roads
Asheville road closures: Pearson Bridge Road, Hill Street
Pearson Bridge Road is closed at Riverside Drive through Nov. 6 and Hill Street is closed for I-26 Connector work. Check DriveNC or dial 511 before you go.
Home prices
Asheville home prices and housing market
The typical Asheville home was worth $448,688 in August 2026, Zillow says, down 5% in a year and 7.8% below its January 2025 peak. ZIP code figures.
Schools
Asheville schools guide: districts, calendars and ratings
Asheville is served by Asheville City Schools and Buncombe County Schools. In 2025-26, 62.6% of city school tests were at grade level. ACS: 828-350-7000.
Things to do
Things to do in Asheville this month: October 2026
Asheville into November: a greenway sound sculpture Oct. 20, Día de Muertos Oct. 24, Halloween events, Christmas at Biltmore Nov. 3 and the parade Nov. 21.
Farmers markets
Asheville farmers markets: days, hours, SNAP and seasons
Asheville has a farmers market six days a week. The WNC Farmers Market at 570 Brevard Road is open daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Most take SNAP/EBT.
Voting
Voting in Buncombe County: registration, polling places, early voting
Early voting in Buncombe County runs Oct. 15-31 at 13 sites, with same-day registration. Election Day is Nov. 3, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. 828-250-4200.
Parks
Parks and trails in Asheville: greenways, dog parks, hours
Asheville has about 9 miles of city greenway. Some riverfront parks are still closed after Helene; temporary dog parks are open. Parks: 828-259-5800.
Restaurant inspections
Restaurant inspection scores in Buncombe County
How Buncombe County restaurant grades work: 90 or above is an A, 80 to 89.5 a B, 70 to 79.5 a C. Look up any score on the county's Environmental Health portal.
Power outages
Power outages in Asheville: who to call and outage maps
Asheville's power comes from Duke Energy Progress. Report an outage at 800-419-6356 or text OUT to 57801. Downed line? Stay away and call.
City Hall
Who to call at Asheville City Hall: council, manager, services
Asheville City Hall is at 70 Court Plaza. Customer service: 828-251-1122. Police non-emergency and animal services: 828-252-1110. Council email inside.
Business
New businesses in Asheville: what's coming, October 2026
September permits point to a pub on London Road, a whiskey bar and menswear shop in the Grove Arcade area, Abuela's Little Kitchen on Patton Avenue and more.
Public notices
Public notices in Asheville and Buncombe County: where to find them
An index of where Asheville legal notices appear: the statewide ncnotices.com search, City Council hearings and city comment periods. Not the official publication.
Population
Asheville population and growth: Census figures for 2026
Asheville had an estimated 93,523 people on July 1, 2025, down 1,626 from 2024, the Census Bureau says. The 2020 count was 94,589; 2010 was 83,393.
History
Asheville history and landmarks: founding, National Register, museums
Asheville was renamed from Morristown and incorporated in 1797. The city has 87 National Register listings, from the 1966 Biltmore Estate to 2021.
Moving
Moving to Asheville: utilities, schools, trash, permits, taxes
New to Asheville? Start water at 828-251-1122, power with Duke Energy Progress, gas with Enbridge Gas. NC license and car registration within 60 days.
Transportation
Getting around Asheville: roads, buses, airport, parking
Asheville's ART buses run 18 routes from 49 Coxe Ave.; the S3 goes to the airport. Downtown meters: two-hour limit, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday.
Neighborhoods
Asheville neighborhoods: where to live and what each area is like
Asheville's 11 main areas, with ZIP codes, zoned high schools and Zillow home values. Two school districts split the city, and their line ignores city limits.
Neighborhoods
Biltmore Village, Asheville: homes, schools, parks, commute
Biltmore Village, the planned village at the Biltmore Estate gate, is a city historic district in ZIP code 28803, split between the Reynolds and Roberson zones.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Asheville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Downtown Asheville is ZIP code 28801, zoned for Asheville City Schools. Zillow's typical value there was $551,288 in August 2026, down 2.5% in a year.
Neighborhoods
East Asheville and Haw Creek: homes, schools, parks, commute
East Asheville, along Tunnel Road and the Haw Creek valley, is ZIP code 28805 and zoned for A.C. Reynolds High. Typical value: $441,672 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Kenilworth, Asheville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Kenilworth, a 1914 suburb on Beaucatcher Mountain's southeast slope, is ZIP code 28803 and Asheville City Schools. Typical value: $437,927 in Aug. 2026.
Neighborhoods
Montford, Asheville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Montford is the historic district just northwest of downtown Asheville, in ZIP code 28801 and Asheville City Schools, off I-240 Exit 4C.
Neighborhoods
North Asheville: homes, schools, parks and commute
North Asheville, along Merrimon Avenue and Charlotte Street, is mostly ZIP code 28804, where Zillow's typical value was $583,670 in August 2026.
Neighborhoods
Oakley, Asheville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Oakley, southeast of downtown Asheville along Fairview Road, is ZIP code 28803, zoned for Oakley Elementary and A.C. Reynolds High, near I-240 Exit 8.
Neighborhoods
River Arts District, Asheville: homes, schools, parks, commute
The River Arts District lines the French Broad River west of downtown Asheville, in ZIP code 28801 and Asheville City Schools, on the Wilma Dykeman Greenway.
Neighborhoods
Shiloh, Asheville: homes, schools, parks and commute
Shiloh, between Hendersonville and Sweeten Creek roads south of I-40, is ZIP code 28803, zoned for T.C. Roberson High, with a city park on Shiloh Road.
Neighborhoods
South Asheville: homes, schools, parks and commute
South Asheville, along Hendersonville and Sweeten Creek roads to Biltmore Park, is ZIP code 28803 and zoned for T.C. Roberson High, near the airport.
Neighborhoods
West Asheville: homes, schools, parks and commute
West Asheville, across the French Broad River along Haywood Road, is ZIP code 28806. Zillow's typical value there was $393,020 in August 2026.
Moving here
Asheville vs Woodfin vs Fletcher vs Black Mountain: the numbers
Asheville's 2026-27 town tax rate is 50.78 cents per $100, Woodfin's 33, Fletcher's 30 and Black Mountain's 35.5. Schools, home values and Census figures.
Schools
Asheville public schools: every school, zone and report card
The 12 city and county district schools that serve Asheville, five charter schools and private schools, with grades, enrollment and report cards.