Oakland Mills Road Complete Streets Project
Howard County Strategic Road Safety Plan
Stormwater Management
The Stormwater Management Division specializes in Howard County’s stormwater management facilities, local streams, and floodplains.
Active Transportation
The Office of Transportation develops and implements master plans for pedestrian and bicycle transportation.
FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps
Transportation Town Hall
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans
Burn Permits/Recreational Fire Permits
Online Incident Report Request
Incident reports will tell you that an incident occurred at a particular address and this will allow you to pull a permit to have repairs completed for or insurance company purposes.
Fire Department Trainings and Courses
HCDFRS offers a variety of fire prevention and safety classes for free.
Contact Us
Tell HoCo
Help report non-emergency neighborhood issues to Howard County Government from a smartphone, tablet or desktop computer.
About Howard County
Howard County is a successful melding of old and new, urban and rural, where the rolling green hills of the Piedmont meet the rocky fall line of the glaciers. From the small town flavor of historic mill towns to the thriving model city of Columbia, Howard County makes everyone feel at home.
Transportation Boards & Advisory Groups
The Office of Transportation staffs the Multimodal Transportation Board and the Bicycle Advisory Group.
CPR Training
Take one of our free CPR classes and learn how to save a life!
Fire Investigation Report
Safety Squad Life Safety Videos for Kids
Welcome to the Safety Squad! Thanks for being a part of our team. With your help, we can make sure you and your family stay safe. Check out the videos below. When you're done watching, print out the Family Activity sheet and become a Safety Expert.
Howard County Pay Schedules
Howard County Emergency Plans
School CPR Program
The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services and Howard County Public Schools team up to expand CPR training.
First Alarm Fire Camp
This camp teaches youngsters what it takes to become a firefighter.
Strong and Prosperous Business
Thriving and Healthy Residents
Public Safety
Read the daily crime bulletin, pay tickets/citations, report issues, and more.