The Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund (CRRF) was established through Maryland’s Cannabis Reform Act of 2023 and is funded by 35% of the state’s adult-use cannabis tax revenue to help address the long-term harms caused by the disproportionate enforcement of past cannabis laws, particularly in Black and Brown communities.

This page is your one-stop-shop for emergency preparedness in Howard County! Below, you will find information to help you receive emergency notifications, write your own emergency plan whether it is for your household or business, and we also provide other resources to learn more about emergency preparedness! 

Learn about proposed Cottage Clusters for age-restricted adult housing.

Walktober is a celebration of our State’s official exercise and a call to action to promote walking for physical activity and improved health for residents of all ages and abilities.

First-time homebuyers can get HUD approved classes prior to purchasing their home.

If you have questions about water and sewer services and billing, we have answers to those questions, and more.

Please utilize these alternatives to pay Howard County invoices online, by phone or through the mail. 

Make a payment for your bills, taxes, or traffic citations.

LPPRPs (Land Preservation, Parks, and Recreation Plans) are five-year county level planning documents in Maryland that guide park development, recreational  programming, and land preservation while ensuring public participation and
eligibility for state funding.

County collection of Recordation & County Transfer Tax and the stamping of deeds for satisfaction of county obligations.

The Howard County Child Care Resource Center helps parents, child care professionals and the community find licensed child care by providing information and expert advice, by offering training for child care professionals, and more.

Learn about how to remove an unauthorized vehicle from private property and the registration requirements and procedures involved.

Learn about peddlers and solicitors operating in Howard County.

The Office of Procurement and Contract Administration maintains approximately 775 contracts for goods and services County wide. Learn more on this page.