Petition to amend a Preliminary Development Plan in a MXD

DPZ may grant relief from the bulk requirement regulations, not to exceed 20% of the requirement.

Petition for Hearing Examiner to modify conditions of approval of a previous Decision and Order

Petition to appeal a Hearing Examiner decision

Petition to appeal a departmental decision

Learn about home and community-based services.

This page is dedicated to the 2024-2029 Howard County Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP) maintenance process. The NHMP is reviewed annually and thoroughly updated every five years. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) also rigorously reviews the NHMP every five years after the update. The goal of this page is to provide access to the NHMP for the public, gather public input, and keep the public updated on any changes.  This NHMP was approved by County Council on November 6, 2023, and it will expire on November 5, 2028. 

One of the duties of the Sheriff is to provide enforcement for court ordered assistance to property owners. Evictions are an unfortunate but necessary part of that duty. The Landlord/Tenant Section is responsible for the service of all related summonses and notices regarding the eviction process. This unit works in accordance with the District Court of Maryland.

Walktober is a celebration of our State’s official exercise and a call to action to promote walking for physical activity and improved health for residents of all ages and abilities.

The Office of the Fire Marshal is responsible for conducting preventive inspections of all places allowed under the Howard County Fire Code.

Recycling Drop-off Options at Alpha Ridge Landfill

Application to submit a zoning complaint for DPZ to investigate.

Household Hazardous Waste Collections occurs Saturdays from April-November.

Nearly 30% of our food is wasted. Pledge today to start reducing your food waste footprint.

Applications for specific uses which are related to farming and agriculture