Programs and Services
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Septic Savers is a Howard County program that aims to promote proper septic maintenance. |
Water Quality, Septic, Residential, Program |
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As a Howard County resident, you can make a big impact on reducing stormwater pollution by increasing the amount of surfaces on your property that absorb stormwater runoff. |
Water Quality, Residential, Program, Nature Based Solution |
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The Howard County’s Roving Radish promotes healthy eating habits through meal kits comprised of locally and regionally grown foods straight from the farm to your table. |
Local Food, Residential |
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The Alpha Ridge Landfill accepts Howard County generated residential and commercial solid waste. |
Waste, Recyclables, Residential, Commercial |
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Forestry programs include the Annual Tree Giveaway, Forest Mitigation Program, Turf to Trees Program and more! |
Tree Plantings, Residential, Giveaways, Programs, Nature Based Solution |
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The Office of Community Sustainability's Community Stormwater Partnership grant program offers funds to implement on-the-ground stormwater practices on nonprofit and HOA properties. |
Financial Assistance, Water Quality, Nonprofits, Homeowner Associations |
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Nonprofits are eligible for the Nonprofit Watershed Protection Partnership which is designed to alleviate hefty stormwater fees. |
Nonprofits, Water Quality |
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LED Light Bulb Exchange Program |
Howard County residents can visit the circulation desk at any HCLS branch to exchange their used CFL or incandescent light bulbs for up to four free, new LED bulbs (an A19 bulb shape). All types of bulb shapes will be accepted for exchange, except for tube lights. |
Residential, Energy Efficiency, Light Bulbs |
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The Howard County Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) is a collaborative effort of community stakeholders, each having an equal role in the organization. It’s goal is to organize and deploy community resources in an efficient and timely manner, effectively contributing to each phase of a disaster. The Howard County COAD hopes to provide opportunities for community organizations to get involved to make the community and its members safer and more prepared for threats of all kinds. |
Disaster Recovery, Nonprofits |
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Find services for food, health, housing, transportation, education, employment assistance, and more. |
Human Health, Tool, Resources and Programs, Residents |
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HoCo Dash showcases performance objectives that are tied to the County's policy priorities. Howard County government is committed to improving quality of life measures for all of its residents and businesses. |
Data, Tool, Residents |
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Howard County Government provides residents with floodplain information upon request based on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) effective Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). |
Tool, Residents, Flood |
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Help report non-emergency neighborhood issues to Howard County Government from a smartphone, tablet or desktop computer. |
Tool, Residents |
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Mapping tool to explore geographic information. |
Map, Tool, Residents |
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Track the progress of snow removal in Howard County with our Snow Plow Tracker, or view answers to frequently asked questions. |
Tool, Residents, Snow |
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Weatherization assistance with the Community Action Council. |
Home, Energy, Service |
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Take advantage of free or reduced-cost Home Energy Upgrade Services. |
Home, Energy, Service |
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Explore state incentives and technical assistance programs. |
Home, Energy, Service |
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Learn about pollinators and what you can do at home to support them. |
Pollinator Habitat, Resources, Nature Based Solutions |
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HoCo RapidRide is a public transportation service that offers low-cost pick-up and drop-off services anywhere in its service area. Seniors, HCPSS students, and people with mobility devices or disabilities can use the service for free. |
Transportation, Transit |
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Howard County Transit |
Howard County is primarily served by the Regional Transportation Agency (RTA) with limited service by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA). Transit options include fixed route service, RTA Mobility Services, the Old Ellicott City Trolley, and other services. |
Transportation, Transit |
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Howard County partners with nonprofit Solar United Neighbors to promote a solar energy co-op for homeowners to receive group buying discounts on residential solar installations. |
Home, Energy, Service, Residents, Solar |
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Go Howard is Howard County’s central resource for information on ridesharing, transit, biking, and other alternatives to driving by yourself in Howard County. |
Transportation, Transit |