Leland has a new way to keep residents in the loop. On Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, the town launched Leland Connect, its first mobile app. For anyone who just closed on a home in Leland, is about to, or has lived here for years and still hunts through web pages for the right form, it is worth a download. Below is what the app does, plus a practical checklist of the other local services new Leland homeowners should set up in their first few weeks.
What Leland Connect Does
According to WECT’s Nov. 9 report and Port City Daily’s coverage, the free app brings frequently used town forms and resources together in one place. Residents can use it to:
- Receive notifications about town news, events and announcements
- Access online services and forms
- Contact town staff
The town says the app was developed in line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), an international set of standards meant to make digital content usable for people with a wide range of abilities. Officials also said they will keep evaluating the app and consider community feedback for future improvements.
How to get it
WWAY reports that residents can search “Leland Connect” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. If you would rather not install an app, the town also offers online registration for notifications.
Why It Matters for Homeowners and Buyers
Leland has grown quickly, and a lot of what affects day-to-day life here comes from town decisions: rezonings, road work, park projects, event closures and ordinance changes. In just the past few weeks, the town has been working through tougher noise penalties, a Jackey’s Creek development agreement hearing and a new multi-use path award. A single place to get town announcements makes it easier to know when something near your neighborhood is on an agenda, while there is still time to weigh in.
For buyers, the app is also a handy research tool. Once you have narrowed your search to a few Leland neighborhoods, town notices can give you a feel for what is being planned nearby before you write an offer.
A New-Resident Checklist for Leland
The app covers town services, but not every service at a Leland address comes from the town. Here is what to line up after closing.
1. Confirm who provides your water and sewer
Depending on the address, water and sewer in the Leland area may come from H2GO, Brunswick County Public Utilities or another provider. Confirm with your closing paperwork or the seller before you set up service. If you are in the H2GO area, our post on H2GO’s Belville complex and planned 2027 rate increase explains what is ahead.
2. Set up trash and recycling
This one surprises many newcomers. The Town of Leland’s trash and recycling page explains that the town does not provide trash or recycling collection. Residential collection comes through Brunswick County, which contracts with GFL Environmental. The county provides a 96-gallon trash cart collected once a week, and carts should be at the curb by 6 a.m. on collection day. Curbside recycling is optional and offered by GFL for an annual fee, with a blue cart collected every other week. Large items go to the Brunswick County Landfill or a convenience center; the Leland Convenience Center is on Chappell Loop Road SE.
3. Sign up for alerts
Download Leland Connect or register online for town notifications. It is also smart to sign up for Brunswick County’s emergency alerts, especially before next hurricane season.
4. Mark your property tax calendar
Leland homeowners pay both town and Brunswick County property taxes. With a countywide revaluation coming in 2027, it pays to understand the basics now. Our guide to Leland property taxes and the 2027 revaluation walks through it.
5. Update the basics
Change your address for voter registration, your driver license and vehicle registration, and confirm your homeowners and flood insurance documents list the new address. If you belong to an HOA, ask for its own communication channels, since many neighborhood-level updates will not come through the town.
Leland Connect FAQ
Is Leland Connect free?
Yes. The town describes it as a free-to-download app available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Do I need the app to get town notifications?
No. Residents who do not want to download the app can register online to receive town notifications.
Can I report a missed trash pickup through the app?
The town’s trash page directs missed pickups and cart issues to GFL Environmental, since Brunswick County contracts with GFL for collection. Use the town’s trash page for current contact details.
Does the app replace public meetings?
No. It is a communication tool. Rezonings, ordinances and budget items are still decided at public meetings, and the app can help you know when those are coming up.
Settling Into Leland
Whether you are new to Leland or comparing it with other Brunswick County towns, our Leland town guide is a good next read. And if you are ready to buy, sell or just talk through neighborhoods, connect with Aspyre Collective. We are happy to help you find the right fit in Leland and across the Cape Fear region.
