Rent the Jones House

The Jones House Community Center is available for rent for a variety of purposes to serve the needs of Watauga County organizations, communities and individuals. Uses of the Jones House typically fall into one of four categories:

• Local Government Uses – The building can be used for meetings or receptions for governmental purposes but the event must be sponsored by the governmental authority, scheduled by the Jones House staff, and all required paperwork completed and filed at the time the event is scheduled.

• Community Non-Profit Groups – Non-Profit groups frequently use the building for meetings, receptions, and events. On occasion, the Jones House Community Center Advisory Board may choose to waive rental fees. However, sound fees and deposits (if appropriate) are still required. All uses must be scheduled with the Jones House staff and approved by the Executive Director in writing. Donations may be accepted for such events if evidence of the non-profit status of the organization is presented along with the application.

• Private Events (under 25 persons) – These small-scale events must be approved by the Executive Director and require that a refundable deposit be paid in advance.

• Larger Private or Public Events: Although the building interior is limited to 50 persons due to building code requirements, this limit can be expanded to 99 by adding a port-a-john to supplement our two restrooms or by holding an indoor/outdoor event. Many wedding receptions and larger community events utilize the beautiful lawn and therefore reduce the numbers of people who choose to be indoors. Rented tents are often used as additional shelter options in case of a surprise rain shower. For indoor/outdoor events only one deposit is required, but the rental forms for both indoor and outdoor events must be submitted. All plans must be approved by the Executive Director and it is advised that you confer with the staff as early as possible in order to ensure that there are no conflicting events or activities planned.

Below are six different application packages that can be used to submit an official request to use the Jones House Community Center. Each package contains two or more forms to fill out and sign as well as information documents to review.

All uses of the building must be approved by the Executive Director. For most events, this requires that you contact us to obtain an appointment with the Director to discuss the details of your plans. If your event involves the serving of alcohol please check with the Executive Director as to whether this will be allowable and what permits will be required. If your event involves a march, walk, or parade to or from the premises you are required to contact City Hall regarding these arrangements and to file copies of all completed paperwork, permits, or other documentation along with your application to use the facility.

Please refer to the fee schedule (with forms below) to determine the costs for your particular event:

Procedures and information for using the Jones House Community Center for your event:

1) Review the usage policies to ensure that your proposed event will be appropriate for the building. If you are unsure, please check with the Jones House Director.
2) Clear the date with the Office Manager by calling 828-262-4576 between noon and 5:00 pm, Tuesdays through Fridays.
3) Print out the forms listed below for your planned event.
4) Complete the forms (call us if you have questions). If you would like to fill out the forms on your computer (and we prefer that you do), fill-in formats are available. Of course, signatures must be done the old fashioned way - in ink on paper. Contact us if you have difficulty in downloading the forms. Paper copies can also be picked up at the Jones House.
5) Make an appointment with the Jones House Director to review the details of your event and to secure permission to hold your event at the Jones House.
6) Bring the completed forms and your deposit and rental fees with you to your appointment. Checks may be made out to the Town of Boone or the Jones House Community Center. All funds will be deposited with the Town of Boone. Please do not publicize your event until this step is completed and the director has signed your forms.
7) Additional forms may be required, depending upon the plans for your event. These will be provided by the staff as needed.
8) Following your event, the Jones House staff will notify the town's Finance Office to refund your deposit minus any expenses withheld for damages or cleaning. (Typically, receiving a full refund requires leaving the Jones House in the same condition as you found it.)
9) If you would like to share digital photos of your event with us we would be very grateful and can use them on our website or to assist others in planning their events. Please email them to joneshouse@charterinternet.com.

Application Packages

Community or Non-Profit Group Meeting:
Hold Harmless pdf, Word
Usage Policy pdf, Word
Lock-Up Procedures pdf, Word

Small Event (less than 25 participants) (for example, a bridal shower)
Small Event Form pdf, Word, Word Fill-In Document
Hold Harmless pdf, Word
Usage Policy pdf, Word
Kitchen Usage pdf, Word
Fee Schedule pdf, Excel Updated January 2008

Large Private Event (more than 25 participants) (for example, a holiday gathering for an office or department)
Large Private Event Form pdf, Word, Word Fill-In Document
Hold Harmless pdf, Word
Usage Policy pdf, Word
Kitchen Usage pdf, Word
Fee Schedule pdf, Excel Updated January 2008


Large Public Event (more than 25 participants) (for example, a public reception)
Large Public Event Form pdf, Word, Word Fill-In Document
Hold Harmless pdf, Word
Usage Policy pdf, Word
Kitchen Usage pdf, Word
Fee Schedule pdf, Excel Updated January 2008

Wedding or Wedding Reception
Wedding or Reception Form pdf, Word, Word Fill-In Document
Hold Harmless pdf, Word
Usage Policy pdf, Word
Kitchen Usage pdf, Word
Fee Schedule pdf, Excel Updated January 2008


Outdoor Event (If you will be using both the inside and the outside of the building you will need paperwork for both the outdoors and also the appropriate indoor forms. Only one deposit will be required.)
Grounds Usage Form pdf, Word, Word Fill-In Document
Hold Harmless pdf, Word
Usage Policy pdf, Word
Fee Schedule pdf, Excel Updated January 2008