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  Town of Lake Santeetlah

Town of Lake Santeetlah

North Carolina

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Considered one of the ​​"11 Most Beautiful Lakes in the US" ​by Travel+Leisure

The Town of Lake Santeetlah

In the western-most reaches of North Carolina, cradled by the Great Smoky Mountains and Nantahala National Forest, is located the Town of Lake Santeetlah. This small town of 200+ private homes sits on a peninsula surrounded by Lake Santeetlah. It is a small town of friendly folk, families, retirees and remote workers. Vacation rentals are also available.

It is your gateway to outdoor adventure. The location provides exceptional recreational opportunities. There are over 250 miles of hiking trails in the Cheoah District of the Nantahala National Forest. Hike within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, nearby Appalachian Trail and among the ancient trees of Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. 

This part of North Carolina is famous for its scenic mountain drives that include the Cherohala Skyway and Highway 129 Tail of the Dragon.

The lake has a variety of fish including small mouth bass, large mouth bass, walleye, crappie, bream, and lake trout. Santeetlah Marina is the only full-service marina on a lake that has 76 miles of forested shoreline. The surrounding mountains dip right down to the waterline, Approximately a mile from the town is Cheoah Point Recreation Area, which has developed swimming, camping, and picnic facilities as well as a boat ramp.

Council Meetings

Council Meeting:​
May 13, 2025, at 12:00 PM.  This meeting will be held at Town Hall and via Zoom. The login information will be sent by mass email and posted below prior to the meeting.
​https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86432435661?pwd=MwHHlvS3gLvAkDNVrPAhtiKYt2F3jR.1
may_13_2025_council_meeting_agenda_and_documents.pdf
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council_meeting_dates_for_2025.pdf
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Budget Hearing:​
April 27, 2025, at 12:00 PM. The budget hearing will be held at Town Hall and via Zoom. The login information will be sent by mass email and posted below prior to the meeting.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84237737491?pwd=QJf9Ncj5Yfd2GGu0pGqqSawiV8Wzaj.1​
budget_public_hearing_may_27_2025.pdf
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budget.pdf
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Planning Board Meeting:​
May 9, 2025, at 1:00 PM. This meeting was held at Town Hall and via Zoom. The login information will be sent by mass email and posted below prior to the meeting.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81938781369?pwd=lffKDd8PXhiva0v7VyBFKXJ0zs6InW.1
may_9_2025_planning_board_agenda.pdf
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variance_hearing_agenda_october_25_2024.doc
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Budget 2024-2025:​
budget_2024_2025_for_water.pdf
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budget_2024_2025_for_special_meeting_5_7.pdf
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Tourism Development Authority

​TDA Meeting and Budget Hearing:​
May 19, 2024, at 12:00 PM. This meeting will be held at Town Hall. The Budget Hearing will be held within this meeting.
tda_agenda_feb24_2025.pdf
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TOLS Room Occupancy Tax of three percent (3%) will be collected on all vacation rental bookings effective April 1, 2024. It is the responsibility of vacation rental homeowners to inform property managers and online booking agents of the required property tax collection for the Town. Updates may be made by logging into your listing dashboard.
NC state tax is 4.75%
Local sales tax is 2.25%
Graham Occupancy tax is 3%
TOLS Occupancy tax is 3%
Total of 13%
Remit 3% to: Tourism Development Authority, 16 Marina Drive, Lake Santeetlah, NC 28771.

Thunderbird Property Owners Association
2025 meetings are held at 7PM, at Town Hall, on June 9, July 7, August 11 and September 8.
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Welcome Back Party for members will be June 7. 

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New Water Bill Payment Method
You now have the ability to pay your Water Bill online by credit card or auto debit from your checking account. You may also set up reoccurring payments.  Click the link below and you will be directed to the payment portal. You may also register for auto pay within this portal.
wipp.edmundsassoc.com/Wipp/?wippid=LASA  

Direction on How to use the Wipp system to make a payment and how to set up auto pay video below.
https://edmundsgovtech.wistia.com/medias/cmc7wzifwc

Brookfield Contact Information 
For general questions or concerns please send an email to: [email protected]
This email will be received by several Brookfield representatives and is the best way of contact. 

Chris Glover
Phone: (304) 906-7422
[email protected]

Ashely Thomas, Compliance Manager
Phone: 304-574-8590
Cell: 304-222-4321
[email protected]

Brookfield Hydropower
(865) 207-7902

Smoky Mountain Holdings
​(865) 977-2101

As of February 28, the Town Hall recycling bin has been removed. Household garbage and recycling must be taken to the East Buffalo Circle sanitation collection site.

USPS Delivery of Oversized Packages
Robbinsville Post Office is contracted to deliver Amazon packages. Postal delivery leaves oversized packages on top of Town mailboxes. Packages will not be delivered to address doorstep. If you would like to have your oversized packages held at the Post Office, make your request to: 800-275-8777.

CodeRED Weather Alert App
To enroll in the CodeRED severe weather alert system click on the link below and follow the instruction to signup.

Download CodeRED mobile app

​We appreciate all those who participate!
Contact Info
Office: 828-479-8190
Fax: 828-479-0248
Email: [email protected]
Address:
16 Marina Dr.
Lake Santeetlah, NC 28771
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Town of Lake Santeetlah
16 Marina Drive                 
Lake Santeetlah, NC 28771
Phone (828) 479-0248
TOWN OF LAKE SANTEETLAH
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