Red Light Camera Program
Government Shutdown Resources
Real Property Tax FAQs
Basic Questions and Answers related to Real Property Taxes
Personal Property Tax
Pay your Personal Property tax online, and review information about the Heavy Equipment Rental Gross Receipts tax.
Route 1 Tax Credit Program
The Route 1 Tax Credit Program offers property tax credits to help improve commercial, industrial, and mixed-use properties along the Route 1 corridor.
Energy Conservation Code Information
Statistics, Reports, & Maps
Medicare Information and Counseling
Learn about what our Certified Medicare Counselors can do for you
Declaration of Intent (DOI) - Forestry Activities
This is a Forest Conservation Program declaration of intent (DOI) form for forestry activities.
General Plan
Customer Service
View answers to frequently asked questions about utilities.
Running for Office
Information for candidates running for elective office in Howard County and the State of Maryland.
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
Transportation Priorities Letter
Code & Permit Process
Apprenticeships
The Office of Workforce Development provides apprenticeship programs and local incentives as strategic solutions to help businesses build a strong talent pipeline, support workforce growth, and improve employee retention.
Community Resources
MultiService Center
The mission of Howard County's MultiService Center is to enrich the lives of residents in our community by offering a variety of human services and supports, as well as onsite access to 18 partner agencies.
Equal Business Opportunity
Feed The Green Bin
Recycle in the Blue, Compost in the Green and Minimize your Trash!
Mpox (Monkeypox)
Traffic Engineering Division
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.