The County prepares two sets of budget documents annually: the County Executive Proposed and the County Council Approved Budget.

The operating budget is an annual financial plan that allocates funds necessary to operate essential county services.

The annual capital budget and long-term Comprehensive Improvement Program (CIP) outline the planned expenditures for long-term infrastructure projects

The General Fund is Howard County Government's largest and primary operating fund.

Restricted funds are designated for specific purposes by law or policy.

The State of Maryland mandates that weekly recycling services be provided by all apartment and condominium properties with 10 or more units.

When properties have delinquent County taxes, water and sewer bills, or other liens, the County will auction the property to the highest bidder.

Petition to amend a Preliminary Development Plan

Application is for the Hearing Authority to grant enlargements, expansions, or modifications of an existing non-conforming use. 

Application for the Hearing Authority to grant relief from the bulk requirement regulations in residential zoning districts

Application for the Hearing Authority to grant relief from the bulk requirement regulations in non-residential zoning districts

Application for the Hearing Authority to grant approval for a Conditional Use

Application for the Hearing Authority to grant relief from the bulk requirement regulations for signage

Find programs for ages 10-17 years old.