Approved Fees
Find the approved fees for the fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026).
- Plan Review Fees
- Engineering Review Fees
- Engineering Unit Prices
- Forest Conservation Fees
- Landscape Inspection Surety
- Water and Sewer Facilities Fees
- Land Development and Zoning Fees
- Printing, ProjectDox Submission, and File Retrieval
- Soil Conservation Review Fees
- Drainage and Stormwater Management Fees
Applications & Forms
Information Sheet for Water and/or Sewer
Required information sheet for water and/or sewer connection
Price: $0 Engineering Checklists Water & Sewer
Preliminary Water and Sewer Checklist
Developer project checklist for water and sewer preliminary construction plans. To be completed by a MD Registered Professional Engineer.
Price: $0 Engineering Checklists Water & Sewer
Final Water and Sewer Checklist
Developer checklist for water and sewer final construction plans. To be completed by a MD Registered Professional Engineer.
Price: $0 Engineering Checklists Water & Sewer
A-1 Green Roof
Operation and maintenance schedule for privately owned and maintained Green Proof (A-1 designation)
Price: $0 Engineering Checklists Environmental Site Design
A-2 Permeable Pavements
Operation and maintenance schedule for privately owned and maintained Permeable Pavement (A-2 designation)
Price: $0 Engineering Checklists Environmental Site Design
F-1, F-4, F-5 Surface Filtration Systems
Operation and maintenance schedule for privately owned and maintained Surface Stormwater Filtrations Systems (F-1, F-4, and F-5 designations)
Price: $0 Engineering Checklists Environmental Site Design
F-2, F-3 Underground Filtration Systems
Operation and maintenance schedule for privately owned and maintained Underground Stormwater Filtrations Systems (F-3 designation)
Price: $0 Engineering Checklists Environmental Site Design
I-2 Private Infiltration Basin
Operation and maintenance schedule for privately owned and maintained Stormwater Infiltration Basins (I-2 designation)
Price: $0 Engineering Checklists Environmental Site Design
Isoilator Water Quality Device
Operation and maintenance schedule for privately owned and maintained Isoilator Water Quality device
Price: $0 Engineering Checklists Environmental Site Design
M-1 Rainwater Harvesting
Operation and maintenance schedule for privately owned and maintained Rainwater Harvesting (M-1 designation)
Price: $0 Engineering Checklists Environmental Site Design
M-2 Submerged Gravel Wetlands
Operation and maintenance schedule for privately owned and maintained Submerged Gravel Wetlands (M-2 designation)
Price: $0 Engineering Checklists Environmental Site Design
M-3, M-6, M-7, M-8, M-9 Bioretention
Operation and maintenance schedule for Landscape Infiltration (M-3), Micro-Bioretention (M-6), Rain Gardens (M-7), Bioretention Swale (M-8), Enhanced Filters (M-9)
Price: $0 Engineering Checklists Environmental Site Design
M-4 Infiltration Berms
Operation and maintenance schedule for privately owned and maintained Infiltration Berm (M-4 designation)
Price: $0 Engineering Checklists Environmental Site Design
M-5 Dry Wells
Operation and maintenance schedule for privately owned and maintained Stormwater Dry Wells (M-5 designation)
Price: $0 Engineering Checklists Environmental Site Design
N-1, N-2 Disconnection Practices
Operation and maintenance schedule for homeowners association owned and jointly maintained Stormwater Ponds (P-1 through P-5 designations)
Price: $0 Engineering Checklists Environmental Site Design
P-1, P-5 HOA Owned and Jointly Maintained Ponds
Operation and maintenance schedule for privately owned and maintained Disconnection of Rooftop Runoff (N-1) and Disconnection of Non-Rooftop Runoff (N-2)
Price: $0 Engineering Checklists Environmental Site Design
Stormceptor Procedures
Operation and maintenance schedule for privately owned and maintained Stormceptor Water Quality Device
Price: $0 Engineering Checklists Environmental Site Design
Red Line Revision Process Checklist
Document explaining the electronic redline process know as PDox
Price: $0 Engineering Checklists Red Line Revision
EV Charger Checklist
Document explaining an electric vehicle charger or receptacle submission process for private and residential property
Price: $0 Engineering Checklists EV Charger
Application for Easement Sale
Application for Easement Sale form required for submission to Agricultural Land Preservation Program Administrator
Price: $200 Resource Conservation Agriculture
Soil and Water Quality Plan Status
Soil and Water Quality Plan Status form required for submission to Agricultural Land Preservation Program Administrator
Price: $0 Resource Conservation Agriculture
Letter of Intent: Future Release of Child Lots
Letter of Intent for Future Release of Children's Lots under the Agricultural Land Preservation Program
Price: $0 Resource Conservation Agriculture
Tenant House Application
Application for Tenant House on land included in the Agricultural Land Preservation Program
Price: $0 Resource Conservation Agriculture
Declaration of Intent - Agricultural
Form outlining Declaration of Intent by property owner to clear forest areas for agricultural uses
Price: $0 Resource Conservation Forest Conservation
Declaration of Intent - Real Estate
Forest Conservation Program declaration of intent form to subdivide property
Price: $0 Resource Conservation Forest Conservation
Declaration of Intent - Single Residential Lot Exemption Less than 20,000 sq. ft.
Forest Conservation Program declaration of intent form for exemption pertaining to clearing less than 20,000 square feet of forest on a single residential lot
Price: $0 Resource Conservation Forest Conservation
Declaration of Intent - Linear Project
Forest Conservation Program declaration of intent form for exemption pertaining to clearing less than 20,000 square feet of forest or a linear project clearing
Price: $0 Resource Conservation Forest Conservation
Fee-In-Lieu Request
Forest Conservation Program Fee-in-lieu request form for a property that will result in reforestation or afforestation obligations
Price: $0 Resource Conservation Forest Conservation
Forest Conservation Application
Forest Conservation Application, Forest Stand Delineation Plan, and Narrative Checklist
Price: $0 Resource Conservation Forest Conservation
Forest Conservation Worksheet
Forest Conservation Excel Worksheet to document and calculate reforestation and afforestation
Price: $0 Resource Conservation Forest Conservation
Forest Conservation Summary Chart
Forest Conservation Data Summaries
Price: $0 Resource Conservation Forest Conservation
Certificate of Approval and Tax Credit Pre-Approval Application
Historic Preservation Commission Application and instructions for certificate of eligibility for tax credit pre-approval to make alterations to an existing historic building
Price: $0 Resource Conservation Historic Preservation
Tax Credit Pre-Approval Application
Historic Preservation Commission Application and instructions for certificate of eligibility for tax credit pre-approval to make repairs to an existing historic building
Price: $0 Resource Conservation Historic Preservation
Final 25% Tax Credit Claim Application
Historic Preservation Commission Application and instructions for final tax credit claim pertaining to a historic building
Price: $0 Resource Conservation Historic Preservation
Sign Application
Historic Preservation Commission Application and instructions for an exterior sign application certificate of approval
Price: $0 Resource Conservation Historic Preservation
Advisory Comments/Pre-Application Advice
Historic Preservation Commission Application and instructions for advisory committee comments and pre-application advice
Price: $0 Resource Conservation Historic Preservation
New Construction Application
Historic Preservation Commission Application and instructions for the demolition and/or new construction of new buildings only
Price: $0 Resource Conservation Historic Preservation
Administrative Adjustment to the Bulk Regulations Petition
DPZ may grant relief from the bulk requirement regulations, not to exceed 20% of the requirement.
Price: $450 Zoning Zoning Administration
Administrative Adjustment to District Map Line for Drafting Errors Petition
Used to submit changes for the District Map Line to correct drafting errors and other inaccuracies
Price: $450 Zoning Zoning Administration
Accessory Apartment Permit Application
Request for review of an accessory apartment in a single-family dwelling rental application for compliance with the Zoning Regulations
Price: $25 Zoning Zoning Administration
Buildable Lot Determination Application
Request for determination whether the parcel at the address indicated was a legally created parcel that qualifies as being buildable for a single-family detached dwelling or other use permitted
Price: $200 Zoning Zoning Administration
Christmas Tree or Other Seasonal Decorative Sales Application
Application to request approval for the sale of Christmas Trees or other seasonal decorative plan materials
Price: $200 Zoning Zoning Administration
Farm Brewery/Winery Application
Application to request accessory use permission for brewery/wine production and sale on the property of an existing farm
Price: $200 Zoning Zoning Administration
Flower and Plant Sales Application
Application for seasonal sale of flowers and plants in nonresidential zoning districts.
Price: $200 Zoning Zoning Administration
Home Occupation Application
Application for those wanting to run a home-based business in their residence.
Price: $25 Zoning Zoning Administration
Home Based Contractor Application
Application to obtain an accessory use permit to operate as a home-based contractor.
Price: $200 Zoning Zoning Administration
Nonconforming Use Confirmation Petition
Application for DPZ to confirm the factual existence of a nonconforming use
Price: $550 Zoning Zoning Administration
Nonconforming Use CLI Application
Application is for the conversion of nonconforming contractor or storage yards in the Continuing Light Industrial (CLI)
Price: $200 Zoning Zoning Administration
Permitted Use Letter Application
Application is used to request confirmation that a use is permitted by the Zoning Regulations at a specific location
Price: $100 Zoning Zoning Administration
Shipping Container Permit Application
Application for the use of a shipping container as an accessory storage structure
Price: $200 Zoning Zoning Administration
Snowball Stand Non-Residential Application
Application is to establish a snowball stand in the County's non-residential districts
Price: $200 Zoning Zoning Administration
Snowball Stand Residential Application
Application is to establish a snowball stand in the County's residential districts
Price: $200 Zoning Zoning Administration
Special Farm Use Permit Application
Applications for specific uses which are related to farming and agriculture
Price: $200 Zoning Zoning Administration
Temporary Use Permit Petition
DPZ may approve the temporary use of land for a period of up to 90 days
Price: $200 Zoning Zoning Administration
Zoning Complaint Form
Application to submit a zoning complaint for DPZ to investigate
Price: $0 Zoning Zoning Administration
Zoning Verification Letter Application
Application to affirm that a building, development, structure, or use of land complies with all applicable criteria, procedures, requirements, or standards of the Howard County Zoning Regulations
Price: $100 Zoning Zoning Administration
Amend the Zoning Map of Howard County Petition
Petition to amend the County's zoning map
Price: $2,050 Zoning Zoning Board
Amend the Zoning Regulations of Howard County Petition
Petition to amend the County's zoning regulations
Price: $2,500 Zoning Zoning Board
Approval for a Preliminary Development Plan in a MXD District Petition
Petition to amend a Preliminary Development Plan in a MXD
Price: $2,050 Zoning Zoning Board
Approval for an Amended Preliminary Development Plan Petition
Petition to amend a Preliminary Development Plan
Price: $2,050 Zoning Zoning Board
Hearing Examiner Appeal Petition
Petition to appeal a Hearing Examiner decision
Price: $2,050 Zoning Hearing Authority
Administrative Appeal Petition
Petition to appeal a departmental decision
Price: $1,500 Zoning Hearing Authority
Modify Conditions of Approval Petition
Petition for Hearing Examiner to modify conditions of approval of a previous Decision and Order
Price: $550 Zoning Hearing Authority
Non-Residential Variance Petition
Application for the Hearing Authority to grant relief from the bulk requirement regulations in non-residential zoning districts
Price: $2425 Zoning Hearing Authority
Residential District Variance Petition
Application for the Hearing Authority to grant relief from the bulk requirement regulations in residential zoning districts
Price: $870 Zoning Hearing Authority
Sign Variance Petition
Application for the Hearing Authority to grant relief from the bulk requirement regulations for signs
Price: $360 Zoning Hearing Authority
Conditional Use Petition
Application for the Hearing Authority to grant approval for a Conditional Use
Price: $2,550 Zoning Hearing Authority
Non-Conforming Use Enlargement or Expansion Petition
Application is for the Hearing Authority to grant enlargements, expansions, or modifications of an existing non-conforming use.
Price: $550 Zoning Hearing Authority
Presubmission Community Meeting for a Conditional Use or Zoning Map Amendment
Requesting DPZ to make the required signage for the pre-submission meeting for a conditional use/map amendment
Price: $0 Land Development Presubmission Meetings
Presubmission Community Meeting For Infill Development
Requesting DPZ to make the required signage for the pre-submission meeting for infill development
Price: $0 Land Development Presubmission Meetings
Design Manual Waiver
Requesting DPZ grant relief from strict compliance with specific land development regulations with other provided remediation
Price: Fee varies Land Development Waivers and Exceptions
Final Development Plan and/or Criteria Application
Application for a final development plan (FDP) map and/or criteria approval for DPZ and Planning Board approval
Price: Fee varies Land Development Development Plans
Final Development Plan Public Hearing Application
Application for a Planning Board public hearing regarding a FDP criteria amendment for residential land use areas in the New Town District
Price: $175 Land Development Planning Board
Final Development Plan Downtown Columbia
Application for a final development plan (FDP) map and/or criteria approval in Downtown Columbia for DPZ and Planning Board approval
Price: Fee varies Land Development Development Plans
Concept or Amended Site Development Plan Approval
Application for minor residential structures and additions in the New Town, MXD, PSC AND PGCC zoning districts for concept site development plan or amended site development plan approval
Price: Fee varies Land Development Development Plans
Division of Land Development Originals Only Plat Application and Checklist
Application for final plat "originals only" processing
Price: Fee varies Land Development Development Plans
Development Engineering Final Plat Checklist
DED checklist for final plat
Price: Fee varies Land Development Development Plans
Planning Board Hearing Application
Application for a Planning Board public hearing regarding
Price: $585 Land Development Planning Board
Development Engineering Environmental Concept Plan Checklist
DED checklist for environmental concept plan
Price: $0 Land Development Development Plans
Street Renaming Application
Application for petitioning the Howard County Planning Board for renaming of a street or highway
Price: Fee varies Land Development Planning Board