Tuberculosis
Tanning
Little Patuxent Water Reclamation Division
Financial Literacy Month 2026
April is Financial Literacy Month. Learn how to be money smart.
Injury Prevention Programs
Personal Property Tax
Pay your Personal Property tax online, and review information about the Heavy Equipment Rental Gross Receipts tax.
Adoption and Foster Care Home Inspections
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Advocate for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Howard County.
Elder Abuse Prevention and Awareness
Information and resources on elder fraud and abuse awareness and prevention
Special Farm Use Permit Application
Applications for specific uses which are related to farming and agriculture
Snowball Stand Residential Application
Application is to establish a snowball stand in the County's residential districts
Temporary Use Permit Application
The Department of Planning and Zoning may approve the temporary use of land for a period of up to 90 days
Residential District Variance Petition
Application for the Hearing Authority to grant relief from the bulk requirement regulations in residential zoning districts
Non-Residential Variance Petition
Application for the Hearing Authority to grant relief from the bulk requirement regulations in non-residential zoning districts
Petition to Modify Conditions of Approval
Petition for Hearing Examiner to modify conditions of approval of a previous Decision and Order
Administrative Appeal Petition
Petition to appeal a departmental decision
Hearing Examiner Appeal Petition
Petition to appeal a Hearing Examiner decision
Sign Variance Petition
Application for the Hearing Authority to grant relief from the bulk requirement regulations for signage
Trash and Recycling Division
Establishing and overseeing recycling and reuse programs to further the County’s waste reduction and sustainability goals.
Merry Mulch
Give your holiday trees new life!
Report an Illegal Sign
Fire Department Partners
The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services teams up with a wide range of organizations throughout the community and the region.