Welcome to the Town of Banner Elk, North Carolina

Public Notice

Water and Sewer Rate Changes Approved

The Banner Elk Town Council has approved a rate restructure proposal for the Towns water and sewer services. The changes will take effect after the April meter reading, and will be reflected in the May billing. Please follow the links below to review information about the new rates and structure. You may also contact Town Hall to see how the new rates and structure will affect your account.

New Rate Table

Detailed Memo to Council

The Town of Banner Elk is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Litter Sweep

The North Carolina Spring Litter Sweep Roadside Cleanup is April 26th - May 10th.

In support of the Litter Sweep the Town will be organizing a litter cleanup on town streets over the next few weeks. We would like to ask for volunteers to choose a street in their neighborhood, or even one across town, that they would like to cleanup. Once a street is selected please contact Town Hall with the street name and who will be helping with the cleanup. We will provide everything you need.

A list of town streets is available at the link below. Our major through roads are a part of the Adopt-A-Highway Program. The Town will be working with the groups and organizations which have adopted those roads to be sure they have the help they need.

Thank you in advance for your participation. Together we can keep Banner Elk clean and beautiful.

Town Streets: LINK

Town Street Map: LINK

Contact Town Hall: 898-5398

Welcome to the Town of Banner Elk

Banner Elk, in Avery County, North Carolina is located in the mountains of western North Carolina and is home to a bustling community filled with High Country activities such as skiing, golfing, hiking, horseback riding, rafting, and fishing.

Banner Elk is in the center of The High Country and is the ski capitol of the South. This is the destination for thousands of people who love the great outdoors and southern culture. The main attraction is the very agreeable climate, the local citizens, and the year-round activities found in the high country. Many gated communities can be found nestled in Banner Elk’s countryside.

With a number of fine accommodations to choose from, world-class restaurants and unique shops found in town, Banner Elk offers much for the seasonal vacationer as well as for our temporary and permanent residents.

Year-round residents benefit from the growing popularity of the western North Carolina Mountains. Our local residents comprise the area's largest growing number of professionals, service personnel, and skilled trades people.

Come visit Banner Elk... and who knows, you just might stay!