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The Howard County Risk Management office provides insurance, safety, loss control, claim handling and general risk management services for County departments and adjunct agencies.

The Howard County Soil Conservation District is an independent political subdivision of the State of Maryland which was created by State law (Agriculture Article 8-301). The District was developed as a means to help farmers and landowners implement necessary conservation practices.

The Department of Technology and Communication Services (DTCS) is responsible for supporting the County's many different jobs and functions necessary to run the government. We offer services that help departments meet their technology needs and objectives.

The Howard County Economic Development Authority (HCEDA) is here is to help businesses start and grow in Howard County! Our hands on approach and knowledgeable staff are able to help assist businesses of all types and sizes work through their challenges and expand to the next level.

The Office of the State’s Attorney for Howard County is a constitutionally mandated office charged with handling the prosecution of all criminal violations occurring within the county. Our goal is to build a safer community and promote justice, fairness, and equality for all.

This is the webpage for the Central Maryland Transportation & Mobility Commission which oversees the Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland.

County Executive Ball is committed to a responsive government. Our team can help navigate the county bureaucracy, respond to questions or concerns, and assist those trying to access County services. Since December 2018, the County Executive’s Office has responded to more than 10,000 constituent cases from calls, emails, and letters.

The role of an ambassador is to help the community navigate the resources offered by the county.

The Office of Community Partnerships promotes collaboration among Howard County’s human service providers to support individuals seeking to attain self-sufficiency. The Office also administers the County’s Community Services Partnership Grant program, coordinates the County’s response to homelessness, and supports initiatives of the Howard County Board to Promote Self-Sufficiency.

To finance, or operate cultural, recreational (excluding golf courses), and parking facilities.

On March 17, 2025, County Executive Ball signed Executive Order 2025-03 to establish the Economic Competitiveness and Opportunity Now, or “ECON,” Task Force. Comprised of government officials, business leaders, and education partners, the ECON Task Force will develop a comprehensive economic resiliency and competitiveness plan to guide Howard County’s winning economic strategy now and through the next decade.

The Howard County Office of Community Sustainability aims to protect and enhance the quality of life in our communities by addressing environmental and economic issues affecting County citizens and future generations. Guided by principles of science, ingenuity, sustainability and stewardship, the Office engages in water quality, economic development, agriculture, energy and education initiatives.

This workgroup monitors health policy developments and evaluates major capacity decisions, including Certificate of Need considerations, to provide timely, evidence-based recommendations to County leadership.

YES! is a focused effort to align organizations and groups across the County who are doing youth-focused work—especially in mentorship, conflict resolution, economic mobility, and programming.

The Committee’s input will help ensure that the future vision for Gateway considers all the essential components of an innovation district.