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.

We recognize that the COVID-19 has created some unexpected challenges for us all.  The Office of Human Resources team is working with County Executive and County Administration officials to keep you as safe as possible. During this crisis, our goal is to keep you informed with updated information and support. 

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

Locate your polling place, ballot drop boxes, and early voting centers, or find information about your polling place.

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.