Welcome!

Oak City, North Carolina is a charming town in the northwestern portion of Martin County, North Carolina.  We hope this website provides useful information to current and prospective residents, the business community, and those interested in investing with us as we grow.

Our History and Future

Oak City has a rich history and a bright future. Established in 1891, Oak City (first known as "Goose Nest") began as a small, rural trading center around a collection of farmhouses.

The town continues to be a strong community by attracting new residents and businesses, expanding services offered to citizens, and becoming a proactive leader in community awareness and involvement.

Citizen Information

We are dedicated to open, effective, and progressive government that values the opinion of all stakeholders. Come join our beautiful town and see all that we have to offer! Town meetings are usually held on the First Monday of the month at Town Hall beginning at 7 PM. If there is a holiday on the First Monday, then the meeting is scheduled for the following Wednesday.  The public is welcome to attend.  Click here to view a list of the meetings scheduled for 2022.

Next Town Board meeting:

Monday, March 7, 2022 - 7 pm

Upcoming Events:

• The West Martin Community Center will be holding a Pop-Up Shop on Saturday, March 19 from 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m.  Click here to view the flyer.
• The Goosenest Festival will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Click here for the vendor application.  For more information, please email Vonetta Porter at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Important Emergency Preparedness Information

Contact Us

Physical Address:
106 East Commerce Street, Oak City, NC 27857

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 298, Oak City, NC 27857

(252) 798-7721 -office  
(252) 798-1430 -fax

E-mail:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

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Hours:

Monday through Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Closed on Fridays)

Need to pay your utility bill?

Stop in between regular business hours to make your payment.  We accept credit card (Visa, MasterCard) or checks/money orders.  Cash is not accepted!   A $500.00 deposit is required on utility bills for people renting and $250.00 for people buying a home. Utility bills are due on the 15th on every month and cut off dates are the 2nd Monday of the following month with a $10.00 late fee for past due payments.

Emergency Information

For after hours emergencies, please contact Mayor Eddie Brown at (252) 809-9135.

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