FAQ

Sylva's FAQs page offers straightforward answers to common inquiries about our town. Find out how to pay property taxes and when sanitation pick-ups take place with ease. Our aim is to provide clear and accessible information for all. Explore the FAQs, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have further questions!

What is the DOT107 road project?

NCDOT is working on widening and changing the configuration of NC Highway 107. The purpose of the project, per the NCDOT and their engineers, is to improve safety, relieve congestion, and improve traffic operations along Highway 107. They have determined This section will provide important information about the Highway 107 construction project that extends through the city limits of Sylva. The center-left turn lanes will be replaced by a superstreet format that includes a bicycle lane.

I would like to have a party at the park. How do I reserve that park and what is the cost?

In order to reserve the Park Pavilions you would need to come by Town Hall to make the reservation. Park reservations are first come first serve. Three parks pavilions can be reserved: Poteet Park, Bryson Park, and Bridge Park. Poteet and Bryson Park have a fee of $25.00 per two hour block for residents who reside inside city limits and $50.00 per two hour block for all others. You may also rent the Bridge Park Pavilion at $50.00 for four hours for residents who reside inside city limits or $75.00 for all others. The Bridge Park Pavilion can also be rented for eight hours at $100.00 for city limit residents or $125.00 for all others. The fee must be paid before the reservation is final.

What days does sanitation pick-up occur on?

The Public Works Department performs trash and recycling pick-ups on Mondays and Wednesdays. Brush pick-ups are performed on Tuesdays and Thursdays depending on your route. White goods are picked up on the same day as brush. Please see our Sanitation Routes map for more information!

Who can I call with a question about property tax?

Please direct any property tax related questions to Town Hall at 828-586-2719!

What are Town Hall’s hours?

The Town Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:00AM through 5:00PM, except for Federal holidays and weather emergencies. Feel free to stop by or give us a call during our business hours!

What is required when opening a new business inside Town limits?

When opening a new business, you need to come by Town Hall and apply for a business registration permit. This requires two forms be completed: Business Registration Application and Occupancy Inspection Form. A fee of $120 is due upon submitting the forms. In includes $20 for the registration permit (renewable annually) and $100 for the occupancy inspection. These forms can also be filled out online from the Town Applications page. The application is sent to the Jackson County Fire Marshal and zoning office for inspection. Once our office receives approval from these inspections, we can issue a business registration permit for the new business.

Town Hall is located at 83 Allen Street.

FAQ

What is the DOT107 road project?

I would like to have a party at the park. How do I reserve that park and what is the cost?

What days does sanitation pick-up occur on?

Who can I call with a question about property tax?

What are Town Hall’s hours?

What is required when opening a new business inside Town limits?

Sylva Town Hall

Town Officials

Jon Brown

Johnny Phillips

Mary Gelbaugh

FAQ

What is required when opening a new business inside Town limits?

What are Town Hall's hours?

Who can I call with a question about property tax?

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