All residents and businesses in Howard County with professionally monitored alarm systems are required to register their system with the police department.

Bag-It Days, Demonstrations and Tours. There's always something happening at Alpha Ridge Landfill.

The Stormwater Management Division specializes in Howard County’s stormwater management facilities, local streams, and floodplains.

Financial assistance to support the cost of care in assisted living.

The Coordinated Entry System of Homeless Services (CES) is a network of community services and supports that organizes efforts to end homelessness in Howard County.

Drop off Wood Waste and Yard Trim and purchase HoCoGro Compost, Mulch and Blended Topsoil

Petition to amend a Preliminary Development Plan in a MXD

DPZ may grant relief from the bulk requirement regulations, not to exceed 20% of the requirement.

Petition for Hearing Examiner to modify conditions of approval of a previous Decision and Order

Petition to appeal a Hearing Examiner decision

Petition to appeal a departmental decision

Howard County, Maryland - Electronic Plan Submission & Review

Learn about home and community-based services.

Read about DPZ's latest projects and achievements in the quarterly DPZ Digest newsletter.