Home Visiting
The Healthy Families and Parents as Teachers Home Visiting programs focus on supporting a parent's role in promoting their child's school readiness and healthy development.
Maryland Public Information Act
Maryland’s Public Information Act (PIA), Section 4-101 et seq. of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, grants people the right of access to public records while protecting legitimate governmental interests and the privacy rights of individual citizens.
Ellicott City Watershed Master Plan
The Ellicott City Watershed Master Plan process officially kicked off on May 31, 2017 with the goal of developing a comprehensive, community-driven vision for rebuilding a stronger and more resilient Ellicott City.
Petition of Approval for an Amended Preliminary Development Plan
Petition to amend a Preliminary Development Plan
Recreation & Parks Teens & Tween Programs (10-17 yrs)
Find programs for ages 10-17 years old.
Red Light Camera Program
Government Shutdown Resources
Energy Conservation Code Information
Declaration of Intent (DOI) - Forestry Activities
This is a Forest Conservation Program declaration of intent (DOI) form for forestry activities.
Emergency Volunteer Management Team
This landing page serves as a centralized resource for coordinating volunteer support before, during, and after emergency situations in Howard County. Managed by the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks, in partnership with the Office of Emergency Management, the Emergency Volunteer Management Team plays a critical role in mobilizing volunteers and connecting them with organizations in need.
Downtown Columbia Plan
Code & Permit Process
St. Paul Street Pocket Park
A new County-owned and maintained park to be designed and constructed in accordance with EC Safe and Sound and the Ellicott City Watershed Master Plan.
Housing
Learn more about buying, renting, and living in Howard County.
Tobacco & Cannabis
Water Meter Division
Snow Removal
Track the progress of snow removal in Howard County with our Snow Plow Tracker, or view answers to frequently asked questions.
2026 Camps By Week
Find camps for ages 2-19 years old.
Accounts Payable
The Accounts Payable Division processes the County’s disbursements for all services and products provided by County contracted vendors.
Necessary Disturbance
Independent Living
Elkridge Bicycle & Pedestrian Priority Area (BPPA)
Transportation Open House
Join the Office of Transportation, other County departments and offices, state and local agencies, and their partners to learn more about the planning, design, operations, and maintenance of the County's transportation systems.
Route 1 Design Manual Update
The Route 1 Design Manual serves as an essential component for maintaining the corridor’s distinctive character, while ensuring consistency with the County’s master plans.
Route 40 Design Manual Update
The Route 40 Design Manual serves as an essential component for maintaining the corridor’s distinctive character, while ensuring consistency with the County’s master plans.