Relocation Information

Moving to a new place sometimes comes with challenges. The links below are provided to help ease your transition into Kannapolis. You will find housing options, services needed (like cable, licensing, transportation, banking, etc.), graded school systems within our area, nearest medical facilities, and community resources (post office, library, parks, and shopping). We also provide you with quick links to county and city government websites as well as popular area attractions.

Housing

Long-term

Inform landlord that you are employed at the NCRC. This may assist in your lease/rental terms. Employment letters are available to confirm dates and salaries of employment, as employees may not have established credit in the US.

Short-term

These are short-term furnished rental options with limited availability. This is an option for those planning well in advance.

Services

Utilities: City of Kannapolis

  • Water/Sewer – City of Kannapolis – 704-920-4399
  • Electricity – Duke Energy – 1-800-777-9898
  • Natural Gas – PSNC Energy – 1-877-776-2427
  • Garbage and Recycling Service – Kannapolis Public Works Dept. – 704-920-4200

License and Transportation

Driver’s License or State ID Card
Cabarrus County License Office
2192 Kannapolis Hwy, Concord, NC
704-786-8922

Vehicle License Plate and Vehicle Taxes
NC License Plate Agency 
1509 Dale Earnhardt Blvd, Kannapolis, NC
704-932-3146

Airport
Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) is a 45 minute drive from Kannapolis

Train Station
201 South Main Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081
704-932-1591
Amtrak
NC by Train

Bicycles and Scooters (No license required, must wear a helmet.)

Bus System
Rider Transit serving Concord and Kannapolis, NC.

Banking

Social Security Number (SSN)
Social Security Office
830 Florence St NW Concord, NC 28027
1-888-366-6149

Internet and Home Phone

Cable and Satellite

School Systems

Medical Facilities

Community Resources

US Post Office
1040 Dale Earnhardt Blvd, Kannapolis, NC 28083
1-800-275-8777

Offers Money Orders for a small fee.

Kannapolis Library
850 Mountain Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081
704-920-1180

Parks and Recreation of Kannapolis

  • Veterans Park – 119 North Main Street
  • Dale Earnhardt Plaza – 109 West A Street
  • Village Park – 700 West C Street
  • Bakers Creek Park – 1275 West A Street
  • Walter M. Safrit Park – 1314 Bethpage Road
  • Vietnam Veterans Park – 760 Orphanage Road
  • Contact 704-920-4343 to see what each park has to offer.

Government Websites

County Government

Municipal Government

State Government

Area Attractions

Check www.charlottesgotalot.com for a calendar of events. The Charlotte region has several huge festivals that draw crowds worldwide annually.

Downtown Charlotte

Charlotte-Other

Kannapolis

Concord

Huntersville/Cornelius/Lake Norman

Regional