Planning & Zoning
3430 Court House Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21043
United States
2025 ENERGY SAVING DAYS CLOSURES
The following upcoming dates have been selected as Energy Saving Days:
- Monday, November 24
- Tuesday, November 25
- Wednesday, November 26
During these dates the George Howard Building will be physically closed. Department of Planning and Zoning will remain operational with our employees available by phone, email, and off-site meetings as needed.
Please plan ahead to ensure that you meet submissions deadlines. These Energy Saving Days to not impact electronic submissions. To view additional Energy Saving Days visit, http://howardcountymd.gov/energysavingdays.
BEWARE OF EMAIL SCAMS!
We have seen a rise in fraudulent emails requesting payments or account information that look like they come from the Department of Planning and Zoning. Please remember that members of our department will never ask for payments or sensitive details via email.
If you receive an unexpected payment request:
- do not click on any links or provide information
- do not forward or reply to the email
Instead, contact our office directly through the Contact Us form at the top of this web page, or call us at 410.313.2350. Thank you.
What's New
- The Landscape Manual is complete and will be heading to Planning Board on 12/4!
- Applications are now OPEN for the Route 1 Tax Credit. Learn more about the program.
- The Gateway Master Plan has been approved! Review the plan and supporting materials on our website.
- Learn how the Renewable Energy Certainty Act may affect solar projects under 5 MW.
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