Administration & Finance

The Weaverville Administration & Finance Department is home to the Town Manager who serves as the chief executive officer of the Town. Administration includes such functions as budget, finance, Town Clerk and Town Attorney. The department consists a total of 8 staff members including the Town Manager and Assistant Manager (3 in Finance, a Town Clerk and a part-time Town Attorney). The Town Manager oversees all department heads and employees.

Administration & Finance

Contact Information

E-mail: sharris@weavervillenc.org
Phone: (828) 484-7001

Town Manager

Scottie Harris

Manager Harris has a 30+year career in emergency services with over 20 years in municipal government. He also served 10 years in overseas military assignments in war zones, either through armed forces deployment or Dept. of Defense contracts.
Manager Harris earned a Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from Waldorf University, a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Administration and Associate’s degree in Fire Services from Columbia Southern University. In 2024, he completed the UNC Charlotte Human Resources Certificate Program. Thanks to Mr. Harris’ emergency services certifications, he demonstrated his knowledge and experience in the management of local government and brought the Town through many of the challenges of Tropical Storm/Hurricane Helene and continues to provide leadership through the Town’s recovery process.

FY2026-27 Town Manager’s Message

FY2026-27 Town Manager Budget Message

FY 2026-2027 Budget Ordinance – General Fund

FY 2026-2027 Budget Ordinance – Water Fund

Role of Town Council in Budgeting

One of the major responsibilities of every municipal governing board is to adopt the annual municipal budget, which determines what services will be provided and at what level.

In the Town’s case, Town Council must set the municipal property tax rate when it adopts is annual budget. Town residents must pay Town property taxes as well as Buncombe County property taxes. By law, all North Carolina budgets must be balanced, and the Local Government Commission provides oversight over municipal finances.

Town Council Adopted FY 2025-2026 Annual Budget Ordinances and Fee Schedules:

FY 2025-26 Budget Ordinances General Fund – Water Fund FY2025-26 Fee Schedules General Fund Water Fund

Forms & Documents

The Town of Weaverville is pleased to provide residents and businesses with relevant town forms and documents online. Please click the button below to navigate to our Forms & Documents page to locate and download the information you need.

Copies of the Town’s Budgets and Annual Budget and Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports can also be found there.

Administration & Finance FAQs

Dear Friends and Visitors,

Welcome to the beautiful Town of Weaverville and our website. We are proud of our community and hope you will visit with us soon and often. Weaverville has over 4,000 residents, who are among the nicest people living in North Carolina. Our town staff is composed of dedicated employees, comprising five major Departments of town government. These departments include: Administration & FinancePlanning and ZoningPolice DepartmentFire Department and Public Works, which includes water services.

Weaverville is conveniently located approximately 10 miles north of the City of Asheville. We are working to create and maintain an appropriate balance of industry, business, and the necessary services for our residents. In addition, we work to honor our place in the Blue Ridge Mountains, striving to develop harmony with our environment, but always keeping Weaverville’s residential character as a priority.

In order to create this harmony, Weaverville’s vision remains centered on our citizens’ needs; to provide quality service, fast and efficient emergency services when needed, and provide an overall safe and pleasant atmosphere for its visitors and residents. The Town of Weaverville is dedicated to its citizens and will continue to promote the distinct identity of our town in the county, region, and state.

The Town’s fee schedule is adopted annually with the budget ordinance and may be updated by Town Council anytime throughout the year. You can view the Town’s Fee Schedule at the above link

You can pay your water and sewer online via direct debit, by mail, using our drop-box or in person at Town Hall. For more information, please view our Paying Town Bills page.

The Town does not assess your property tax value(s). Any and all appeals or questions about your tax assessments must be presented to the Buncombe County Tax Department.

You may contact them online here or call them at (828) 250-4910.

You may call Town Hall at (828) 645-7116 or visit at 30 South Main Street in Weaverville. The street-level floor of Town Hall houses the Town Manager’s officer and Administration, which includes Finance, Water & Sewer Collections, Planning and Legal Services. The lower level of the building houses the Weaverville Police Department.

As a matter of policy, the Town of Weaverville maintains a systematic, consistent recruitment program, while promoting equal employment opportunities and identifying and attracting the most qualified applicants for employment. The Town of Weaverville is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit.

View Employment Opportunities Here