2025 KDH Dog Licenses Available

Annual dog licenses are required for each canine over four months old. They should be renewed in January of each year. 

The cost of a KDH dog license is $5.00 per dog (if not spayed/neutered) or $2.50 per dog (if spayed/neutered). 

To obtain a license, complete the below form and either bring it to the cashier's window at the town hall or mail it to our finance department at P.O. Box 1719, KDH, NC 27948. If you are mailing it, you will need to provide a self-addressed stamped envelope so the tag can be mailed back.

Annual Dog License Registration Form

Along with the completed form and payment, a copy of rabies certificate and proof of spaying/neutering (if applicable) is required. 

Winter Tips from the Town of KDH

Click on the image below to watch the Town’s video which highlights information from various departments on how best to be prepared for the winter months.

KDHPD Crime Blotter

View the November/December Crime Blotter from the Kill Devil Hills Police Department.

How you can help us - If you know something, say something.

We need the help of our community members to provide us with any information tied to offenses that have taken place in our Town. If you have any information relating to a crime that occurred in KDH, please contact our Department or the Dare Community Crime Line. You can remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.

From Dare County's Saving Lives Task Force - 

The Saving Lives Task Force is seeking community input on how best to use Dare County’s share of North Carolina Opioid Settlement funds for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.

As part of a national historic settlement won against opioid companies for their role in creating and fueling the opioid epidemic, North Carolina is receiving $1.5 billion for state and local governments to address the epidemic from 2022 through 2038. Dare County is slated to receive $6,437,093 of the state allocation over that same period, with the monies being distributed in annual installments.

These funds will bring needed relief to our community impacted by opioids and be used to support treatment, recovery, harm reduction, and other life-saving programs and services.

 Individuals interested in participating in the survey can visit, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OSF-2025-2026 

From Dare County -

2025 Personal Property Tax Listings Begin January 2

The Dare County Tax Department has announced that the forms for listing personal and business personal property must be completed and returned to the Dare County Tax Department office by Friday, January 31, 2025. By North Carolina law, individuals and businesses in Dare County are required to list their personal property for taxation during the month of January each year.

A penalty will be charged to anyone who does not list their required personal property with the Dare County Tax Department before the January 31, 2025 deadline. Extensions can be requested and may be granted until April 15, 2025, if requested in writing on or before January 31, 2025. For additional information, please visit DareNC.gov/Listings or click the button below. 

Cold Temperatures Bring

 Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles

The days of icy temperatures on the Outer Banks can be the cause for sea turtles to be cold-stunned. "When the water drops below 45-50 degrees sea turtles basically become hypothermic and without assistance the continued cold water temperatures will cause the sea turtles to perish," says the Network for Endangered Sea Turtles, N.E.S.T. 
When water temperatures begin to drop and become dangerous to sea turtles, the NC Wildlife Resource Commission, N.E.S.T., and the National Park Service work together, searching the sound and ocean for cold-stunned sea turtles. Upon initial assessment and the completion of paperwork, cold-stunned sea turtles are transported to Sea Turtle Assistance and Rehabilitation ( S.T.A.R.) Center at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island for further health assessments and critical rehabilitation.  

If you come across a cold-stunned sea turtle, please immediately call one of the numbers below to make a report: 

• N.E.S.T.'s 24-hour hotline at 252-441-8622
• Cape Hatteras National Park Service sea turtle hotline: 252-216-6892

Photo: Cape Hatteras National Park Service

Charge Into Fire Safety

Did you receive a new cellphone, laptop, or maybe even an e-bike or e-scooter for the holidays this year? Don't forget to keep fire safety in mind. When improperly used, lithium-ion batteries can become dangerous, fueling fires and explosions.

When it comes to e-bikes, e-scooters, and electric vehicles, the safest place to charge these devices is outdoors away from any structure or enclosure and not in direct sunlight. Do not charge a battery when either the charger or the battery is damaged. Do not store batteries in extremely hot or cold locations or in an area that blocks the only exit out of to a room. And do not attempt to modify the battery or charger.

The Problem:

• These batteries store a large amount of energy in a small amount of space.
• Sometimes batteries are not used the right way; batteries not designed for a specific use can be dangerous.
• Like any product, a small number of these batteries are defective. They can overheat, catch fire, or explode.

Safety Tips:

• Purchase and use devices that are listed by a qualified testing laboratory.
• Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Only use the battery that is designed for the device.
• Put batteries in the device according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Only use the charging cord that came with the device.
• Do not charge a device under your pillow, on your bed, or on a couch.
• Do not keep charging the device or device battery after it is fully charged.
• Keep batteries at room temperature when possible. Do not charge them at temperatures below 32°F (0°C) or above 105°F (40°C).
• Store batteries away from anything that can catch fire.

Signs of a Problem:

Stop using the battery if you notice these problems: odor, change in color, too much heat, change in shape, leaking, or odd noises. If it is safe to do so, move the device away from anything that can catch fire. In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1.

Now Hiring

The Town of Kill Devil Hills is accepting applications for the position of Equipment Operator.

Apply to join the Kill Devil Hills team! In addition to competitive pay, the Town offers amazing benefits. Learn more about our benefits from some of our employees by watching our Now Hiring Video.

For an application, visit the Town's website.