Town of Kill Devil Hills

January 19, 2024

KDH Capital Projects Update

See the latest Capital Projects Update from the Town of Kill Devil Hills.


Take Action Against Proposed Homeowners’ Insurance Rate Increases

The NC Rate Bureau is proposing to increase rates for homeowners’ insurance across the state, which would take effect in August 2024, unless denied by NC Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey’s office. The proposed increase for our area would be 45.1% in Dare County beach communities and 33.9% for inland areas.

The KDH Board of Commissioners recently passed a resolution opposing a homeowners’ insurance rate increase and has submitted the resolution in opposition to the proposed rate increase to NC Insurance Commissioner Causey. The statements will also be submitted through a public comment process.

The Kill Devil Hills Board of Commissioners has consistently supported KDH families and affordable housing options, but such egregious insurance rate proposals only harm KDH families, making homeownership even more difficult. Homeowners will be priced out of the market, or be penalized by being forced to raise their deductible levels in an attempt to offset the requested astronomical insurance premiums.

PLEASE JOIN US IN TAKING ACTION by sharing your thoughts through one or more of the following methods:

  1. Email public comments in opposition (include your name and full address) to the N.C. Department of Insurance by February 2nd:2024Homeowners@ncdoi.gov;  
  2. Submit written public comments (include your name and full address) by February 2nd: Kimberly W. Pearce, Paralegal III, 1201 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1201;
  3. Attend the NCDOI’s public comment forum (January 22nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the NCDOI: Jim Long Hearing Room, Albemarle Building, 325 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC 27603;
  4. Attend the NCDOI’s VIRTUAL public comment forum (January 22nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with the following link: https://ncgov.webex.com/ncgov/j.php?MTID=mb3fe10c8f69bbedd2aaece485915db7e 
2024 Advanced Solid Waste Collection Schedule Check out the 2024 Advanced Solid Waste Collection Schedule. The schedule highlights the entire year including holidays, bulk collections and other special collections.

2024 Advanced Solid Waste Collection Schedule

Check out the 2024 Advanced Solid Waste Collection Schedule. The schedule highlights the entire year including holidays, bulk collections and other special collections.  
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.

2024 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 Weather Safety

Extremely cold temperatures are expected for our area over the next few days. Please take precautions to stay safe.

  • Stay indoors and limit your time outside as much as possible. If you do have to go outside, wear layers and limit strenuous activities. Also be sure to use salt, kitty litter or sand to provide traction on slick steps, walkways and ramps.
  • Wear layers and have blankets available to add additional warmth. Layers will keep you warmer than a bulky sweater.  
  • If it is safe, check on neighbors who may need assistance — older adults, people with disabilities and young children are more at risk in extreme cold.

Wind chill can make all the difference between being ok to having hypothermia. Under calm conditions, the body radiates heat, creating a layer of warmth between our skin and the cold surroundings. When it’s windy, the moving air breaks up this insulating layer and speeds up heat loss by whisking away warmth from our skin, making hypothermia a possibility.
Wind chill can make all the difference between being ok to having hypothermia. Under calm conditions, the body radiates heat, creating a layer of warmth between our skin and the cold surroundings. When it’s windy, the moving air breaks up this insulating layer and speeds up heat loss by whisking away warmth from our skin, making hypothermia a possibility.

With the expected frigid temperatures, large bodies of water may freeze. It might be tempting to walk or play on the frozen water but the ice can easily break. The cold water temperature can make your arms and legs numb which means you can't control them and can't swim. It can lead to hypothermia - serious reduction in your body temperature - which can cause heart failure and drowning. Stay safe, stay off the ice!
With the expected frigid temperatures, large bodies of water may freeze. It might be tempting to walk or play on the frozen water but the ice can easily break. The cold water temperature can make your arms and legs numb which means you can't control them and can't swim. It can lead to hypothermia - serious reduction in your body temperature - which can cause heart failure and drowning.
  • NEVER use a charcoal grill, stove, or oven to heat your home.
  • Maintain heating equipment and chimneys by having them cleaned and inspected each year by a professional.
  • Use caution with candles. They should be placed in a sturdy holder and placed at least 12” from anything that can burn. NEVER leave them burning unattended or overnight.
Winter weather home safety tips

Click here to learn how to prevent water pipes from freezing, and how to thaw them if they do freeze.
Prevent frozen pipes by taking precautionary measures during cold snaps.
  • Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Never use a generator  or other fuel-burning appliance inside a home, basement, shed or garage, even if doors and windows are open. Keep generators outside and far away from windows, doors and vents.
To stay safe from the dangers of carbon monoxide, please remember NEVER to use a gas-powered generator or other fuel-burning appliances indoors.
  • Keep space heaters at least 3 ft. away (on all sides) from things that can burn, including people
  • Place them on a flat & solid surface
  • Check for damaged plugs & cords
  • Plug them directly into wall outlets (no extension cords or power strips)
  • Do not leave them unattended!

And, as always, working smoke alarms are the best way to alert you and your family in case of a fire.
Keep space heaters at least 3 ft. away (on all sides) from things that can burn, including people Place them on a flat & solid surface Check for damaged plugs & cords Plug them directly into wall outlets (no extension cords or power strips) Do not leave them unattended! And, as always, working smoke alarms are the best way to alert you and your family in case of a fire.

Take steps to keep your pets safe, warm and dry when the weather gets wet and cold.

  • Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Provide hay and a water source for any livestock, and shelter if feasible.
Take steps to keep your pets safe, warm and dry when the weather gets wet and cold.
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