Risk Management
The Howard County Risk Management office provides insurance, safety, loss control, claim handling and general risk management services for County departments and adjunct agencies.
Soil Conservation
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.
Technology & Communication Services
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.
Economic Development Authority
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.
Police
The Howard County Police Department provides a secure environment for the citizens of Howard County by protecting life and property, reducing the opportunity for crime and disorder, enforcing the law, assisting victims and providing other police-related services as required by the community in a manner consistent with the values of a free society.
Public Information
The Office of Public Information guarantees that residents, employees and the public at-large, are kept accurately informed of county government services, activities and programs in a timely, effective and efficient manner.
County Executive
The County Executive is the head of the executive branch of government in Howard County and is elected to a four-year term.
Bureau of Facilities
Providing excellent facilities and building services, preserving citizen investment and improving our community.
Boards & Commissions
Howard County Early Childhood Advisory Council
The Howard County Early Childhood Advisory Council supports the care, education and health of our youngest learners.
Alpha Ridge Landfill
Public Spaces Commission
Youth Engagement Leadership Workgroup
County Auditor
State’s Attorney
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.
Central Maryland Transportation & Mobility Commission
This is the webpage for the Central Maryland Transportation & Mobility Commission which oversees the Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland.
Citizens' Election Fund Commission
A voluntary program for small donor financing of County Executive and County Council candidate campaigns.
ADA Coordination
The Office of ADA Coordination provides technical assistance to the public and County Government departments to ensure that County Government’s disability-related policies, procedures and practices are implemented in conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other disability rights laws. The Office also provides informal guidance to the public in disability rights matters involving non-public entities.