Find funding and support for starting a business in Howard County and learn more about business permits and licensing.

Information about what offices appear on the ballot for Presidential and Gubernatorial elections.

Election resources, including reports, election results, voter registration forms, publications and notary public and state legislative scholarships

Find bid results, current awards, current contracts, solicitations, and more.

Learn more about agriculture and farms in Howard County.

Find your neighborhood collection schedule and learn more about our landfills, recycling, and composting.

Learn more about animal licenses, animal control, and report animal concerns.

Age-Friendly Howard County seeks to create a livable community where everyone feels safe, welcomed, and engaged.

IMPORTANT NOTE: A recent change in the law requires the State Board of Elections and each local board of elections to refer to absentee ballots as "mail-in ballots" and absentee voting as "mail-in voting." Please note that this change in terminology does NOT change the process of mail-in voting.

Information and programs for financial assistance.

The Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) series is comprised of 90-minute classes offering supportive environment covering a comprehensive array of topics and self-care tools.

Assisted living communities offer support services to help residents who need assistance with activities of daily living and to promote independence and dignity. 

Advocate for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Howard County.

Case Management and Gap-filling funds for residents at risk for nursing home placement

Information and resources on elder fraud and abuse awareness and prevention

Although there are many support services available for older adults and their caregivers, a primary goal of the Family Caregiver Support Program is to provide individual caregiver support.