Our community is proud of its rich history, leaders who make a difference, numerous shopping and dining opportunities, and tremendous cultural diversity. Parks, green spaces, and tree lined streets add to the livability. Our schools, medical facilities, businesses, arts and attractions also contribute to our wonderful quality of life.
We also offer a vast array of services to assist our residents, the backbone of our community. This page is designed to help you navigate through the For Residents page. Feel free to use the links below or to the left on your screen.
A-Z Site Index
The A-Z Site Index is designed to make it easier for you to find whatever it is you’re looking for on our website simply by searching for and clicking on a key word. So check it out! From Administration to Zoning, you'll find key word links to all our website has to offer - and then some!
2009 Centennial Celebration
Wake Forest is celebrating its 100th birthday throughout 2009 with several events designed to recognize the town's long and storied history and honor the many organizations, businesses, schools and individuals that contribute to our community. The theme of the celebration is “Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present, Embrace the Future.” The year-long centennial celebration concluded with the Centennial Community Christmas Gala held Dec. 5. To view or purchase pictures, visit www.joyhamiltonphotography.morephotos.com and select the WF Christmas Gala link.
Wake Forest Bus Service
Area residents can ride a weekday rush-hour express from Wake Forest to downtown Raleigh and use a local circulator service that serves the town and provides access to grocery stores, shopping and other services. The two new routes are the result of a partnership between the Town of Wake Forest, Triangle Transit, and the City of Raleigh. The express route is operated by CAT - Capital Area Transit, while the local circulator is operated by Triangle Transit.
Town Departments & Services
Click here for a list of Town departments and to find out about the many services offered by the Town of Wake Forest.
Community Calendar
Community Calendar is an essential resource for anyone who wants to know what's happening in and around Wake Forest. Offering a comprehensive list of local programs, activities and special events, the Community Calendar also provides an overview of each event, as well as important contact information.
Online Forms & Applications
Apply for residential or commercial utility service, enroll in the Equal Payment Plan or Bank Draft Program, obtain a Town of Wake Forest employment application, plus much more.
Utility Bill Payment Options
There are several convenient ways to pay your Town of Wake Forest utility bill, including the new online utility bill payment service. Wake Forest also offers several programs designed to make it easier to pay your utility bill, including Automatic Bank Draft and Equal Payment Plan.
Sanitation
The Town of Wake Forest provides curbside garbage collection, recycling, yard waste collection, and bulk waste pickup to over 6,000 customers. Visit the Sanitation page for more information, including collection schedules.
Wake Forest Power
Wake Forest serves over 9,000 commercial and residential electricity customers. Visit the Wake Forest Power website for information about electric safety, energy savings programs, plus much more!
Energy Depot
You use energy to make your home a comfortable place to live and power the appliances that cook your food, launder your clothes, operate your communication and entertainment systems, and much more. The Energy Depot provides you with all the online energy tools to answer your energy questions at no cost to you!
Animal Control
Wake County Animal Control has jurisdiction within the Wake Forest town limits. For more information, call (919) 212-PETS. Also, check out the Wake County Animal Control Ordinance.
Downtown Revitalization Corporation
Formed in 1984, this volunteer-based organization endeavors to foster the health and vitality of Downtown Wake Forest.