Application for installation of an accessory apartment in a single-family dwelling.

The Traffic Engineering Division is responsible for traffic signals, streetlight installation, new street signs, markings and traffic calming. Please contact the Traffic Engineering to report all traffic control concern such as intersection safety, traffic calming, and mis-timed traffic signal or school flasher.

Howard County Office of Workforce Development in partnership with the Columbia Workforce Center partners regularly to sponsor job fairs and workforce events designed to connect hiring employers with active, qualified job seekers in our area.

A snapshot of the department’s efforts and notable incidents in 2025.

Find before/after school programs for ages 5-12 years old.

Approximately 12% of the County's landfilled trash is yard trim. Composting at home can help divert these materials from the waste stream.

A snapshot of the department’s efforts and notable incidents in 2024.

Preparedness and resilience resources for travel. 

Best building practices promote climate resilience by protecting your home or business from extreme weather, flooding, and extended power outages.

When looking for therapeutic services it can be hard to understand which provider to go to access assessments, therapy, and/or medication. This section describes those providers and provides steps on how to access these services.