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Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) meets at 7:00 p.m., generally on the first Thursday of each month at 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043.
Children & Families
The Office of Children and Families promotes the well-being of children birth to five years old by providing services and supports to their families and caregivers and supports the initiatives of the Early Childhood Advisory Council. The Office offers a wide array of services and resources to promote healthy development, school readiness and strengthen families.
Board of Elections
The mission of the Board of elections is to ensure federal, state and local elections are conducted timely, responsibly, and with the highest level of professional election standards, accountability, security and integrity, intended to earn and maintain public confidence in the electoral process.
Citizens' Election Fund Commission
A voluntary program for small donor financing of County Executive and County Council candidate campaigns.
Housing & Community Development
The Department of Housing and Community Development provides affordable housing opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents of Howard County.
Office of the Local Children's Board
The Office of the Local Children’s Board (LCB) is committed to creating equitable services and opportunities to improve the lives of Howard County children, youth, and families. The Office seeks to increase inclusiveness, awareness and access to affordable and quality behavioral health care while coordinating resources to meet the needs of the community.
Workforce Development
Offering resources and employment services to help business and job seeker customer in Howard County, MD.
Consumer Protection
The Office of Consumer Protection is a division of the Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services. The Office helps to protect Howard County consumers by mediating disputes, taking enforcement action or providing tips on how to avoid scams or make smart purchasing decisions.
Bureau of Highways
Doing what it takes to keep the traveling public safe and moving.
Federal Representatives
Every ten years, after each census, Congress realigns congressional districts, the state legislature realigns legislative districts, and the Howard County Council, after considering advice from a seven member redistricting committee, realigns councilmanic districts. April 1, 2010, was the last Census Day. States received redistricting counts on April 1, 2011.
Bureau of Environmental Services
Employees operate the County landfill, implement and manage recycling programs, oversee residential curbside collections and administer stormwater management.
County Council
Transit & Pedestrian Advisory Group
Ended April 5, 2021 - The Transit and Pedestrian Advisory Group advised the County Executive and County Administration on matters of Public Transit and Pedestrian transportation in Howard County.
Board of Appeals
Hearing Examiner
Zoning Board
Interfaith Advisory Council
The Howard County Interfaith Advisory Council is established to address religious intolerance, enhance community support, and coordinate services for at-risk populations through interfaith collaboration and dialogue.
Gateway Master Plan Advisory Committee
The Committee’s input will help ensure that the future vision for Gateway considers all the essential components of an innovation district.
Graphical Information Systems (GIS)
The Graphical Information Systems (GIS) Division supports the creation, standardization, storage, and dissemination of geographical data for all County departments.