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Layers
Territory
- GEOID
- 3710740
- OCD-ID
- ocd-division/country:us/state:nc/place:cary
- POP
- 183,582 (2025)
- CENTER
- 35.7825, -78.821
- SOURCE
- census tiger
Government of Cary
Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Cary itself.
Organization 21
Departments
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AI and Data Management Information Technology
Leads the Town's data management and use of artificial intelligence, and supports the systems and integrations that connect Town technology platforms. Led by the Town's Chief Information Officer.
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Cary Town Council Legislative
Legislative body of the Town of Cary
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Facilities, Construction and Field Services Public Works
Delivers vertical capital projects and facilities, manages Town construction projects in the field, and interprets and enforces standard specifications for new development and capital projects.
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Finance Finance
Administers the Town's financial affairs: cash management, accounting, debt administration, payroll, utility billing and collection, accounts payable and receivable, risk management, and purchasing (Utility Accounts, Accounting, Procurement & Contracts).
(919) 469-4000 www.carync.gov -
Fire Department Fire
Provides fire suppression, first-responder emergency medical service, technical rescue and public fire education. Internationally accredited.
(919) 469-4056 www.carync.gov -
Fleet Public Works
Maintains and repairs all Town vehicles and equipment; supported by the Town's Fleet Fund.
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Human Resources Department Human Resources
Recruitment and hiring, classification and pay, employee relations, benefits administration, training and employee safety for Town government.
(919) 469-4070 www.carync.gov -
Information Technology Information Technology
Supports the Town Council and staff through technology for Town facilities, projects, meetings and events; includes GIS and telecommunications.
(919) 462-3925 www.carync.gov -
Inspections & Permits Planning
Reviews plans and issues building permits; enforces the residential and commercial NC Building Code (building, fire, mechanical, plumbing, electrical); collects development-related fees. First floor of Town Hall.
(919) 469-4000 www.carync.gov -
Executive office of the Mayor of Cary
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Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Parks & Recreation
Recreation, sports, environmental, historical and cultural arts programs; operates the Town's parks, greenways, community centers and special venues including WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary Tennis Park, USA Baseball National Training Complex and Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Nationally accredited.
(919) 469-4000 www.carync.gov -
Planning and Development Services Planning
Comprehensive and area planning, historic resources, affordable housing and senior programs, development plan review, zoning enforcement, sign permits, annexations and rezonings. The departments page names it Planning and Community Development.
(919) 469-4000 www.carync.gov -
Police Department Police
Community policing through geographic districts; Police Records, Traffic Safety, School Resource Officers and Criminal/Juvenile Investigations; operates the Emergency Communications Center (911) and provides Animal Control. Phone is the non-emergency line; dial 911 in an emergency.
(919) 469-4012 www.carync.gov -
Public Works Public Works
Maintains Town buildings, grounds, parks, greenways, streets and traffic signals and off-plant water and sewer lines; collects garbage, yard waste and recycling. Phone is the 311 line (dial 311 inside Cary).
(919) 469-4000 www.carync.gov -
Stormwater Utilities
Manages the Town's stormwater system and floodplain, including stormwater capital projects, development plan review for stormwater, field services and environmental compliance.
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Town Attorney's Office Legal
Legal advisor for the Town Council and staff; manages the Town's real estate. Attorneys in the Office cannot give legal advice or representation to private citizens.
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Town Clerk's Office Clerk
Supports the Town Council: gives notice of Council meetings, prepares the agenda and records proceedings, is custodian of permanent Town records, keeps the Town seal, updates the Code of Ordinances, and keeps records of board and commission appointments.
(919) 469-4011 www.carync.gov -
Town Manager's Office Administration
Includes the Town Manager along with the Deputy and Assistant Town Managers, Strategy, Special Projects, Organizational Development, Budget and Capital Planning, Downtown Services, Environment, Marketing and Communications, and 311. The Town Manager implements the policies set by the Town Council and manages all operational departments.
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Transit Transportation
Oversees GoCary, the Town's public transit service, including transit planning, transit facilities and public outreach.
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Transportation Department Transportation
Plans, designs and builds Town transportation infrastructure including sidewalks, greenways and streets; traffic engineering and safety; operates the Traffic Management Center. Phone is the published contact for the Assistant Transportation Director, the only number listed.
(919) 462-2008 www.carync.gov -
Utilities Utilities
Water, wastewater and reclaimed water supply, treatment, planning and compliance for Cary, Apex, Morrisville, RDU Airport and the Wake County portion of Research Triangle Park.
(919) 469-4090 www.carync.gov
Services 15
- 311 Non-Emergency Service Request Town Manager's Office
- Administrative Building Permits Online Inspections & Permits
- Apply for Town of Cary Jobs Human Resources Department
- Apply to Serve on a Board, Commission or Committee Town Clerk's Office
- Bids & Proposals (NC Electronic Vendor Portal) Finance
- Commercial Building Permit Application Inspections & Permits
- File a Police Report Online Police Department
- Notice of Intent to Picket Police Department
- Pay a Utility Bill Online (DigiPay) Finance
- Public Records Request Town Manager's Office
- Register for Recreation Programs & Classes (RecTrac) Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources
- Report an Animal Bite Police Department
- Report a Water or Sewer Problem Utilities
- Request a Rollout Cart or Curbside Collection Service Public Works
- Town Council Agendas, Minutes & Meeting Video Town Clerk's Office