Moving to the West End: A Practical Checklist
Utilities, parcel research, school assignment, transit, and neighborhood connections.
Updated 2026-10-18
- Confirm the parcel, zoning, and any historic designation.
- Review floodplain status for the parcel itself.
- Set up city water, sewer, and solid waste through the City of Charlotte.
- Confirm school assignment with CMS if relevant.
- Map your real commute by each mode you plan to use.
- Find your neighborhood association and attend a meeting.
- Get a library card and learn your nearest branch.
Official resources
- Mecklenburg County Polaris (parcel lookup) ↗
- Mecklenburg County flood-zone map ↗
- CLT+ / Charlotte 311 ↗
- CMS student placement and school assignment ↗
- Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) ↗
- Charlotte Mecklenburg Library ↗
Confirm current details directly with the responsible agency.