Budget & Management Services administrates the annual budget process, assists departments in preparing their budgets, analyzes all budget requests, and prepares the County Manager’s annual recommended budget.
The Community Intervention & Support Services department provides coordinated and programmatic support to promote resident and community safety & prosperity.
Durham County Cooperative Extension provides research-based education and other services to the community through workshops and trainings to help improve quality of life.
The County Attorney is appointed by the Commissioners to advise the Board, the county Manager, and department heads on all legal matters related to the operation of County government.
The Emergency Services Department are responsible for emergency medical service throughout the county, fire code inspections, permitting, and enforcement.
The Engineering & Environmental Department protects regional water quality through the administration of the sewer use, stormwater, and erosion control ordinances.
The Finance Department establishes and maintains a centralized countywide system of financial accounting, planning, investments, reporting, and controls.
The goal of the Grants Administration Department is to assist other County departments and County leadership with the efficient, effective, and compliant pursuit of new grant resources and management of any grant funding received.
The Internal Audit department determines whether County departments, programs, activities, and operations are operating efficiently and consistently with the goals of the county.
The first free, tax-supported library in North Carolina, the Durham County Library has been providing library services, programming, and collections to the county for more than a century.
The Public Information Office services as the communications link between Durham County Government, its residents, employees, visitors and our community partners.
The Social Services department partners win individuals, families, and the community to help residents achieve physical, social, and financial well-being.
The Soil & Water department promotes the natural resources of Durham County by providing technical assistance, environmental education information, and economic incentives to County citizens.
The Durham County Transportation Department is charged with improving transportation infrastructure and increasing the mobility options available within Durham County.
Durham County Veteran Services provides counsel to veterans and their family members on veterans’ benefits offered by the federal, state, and local government.
