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

Pursue an active and vital lifestyle through the many offerings at the six Howard County 50+ Centers operated by the Office on Aging and Independence.

We all have questions about what to do with certain items. Learn how to properly recycle, reuse, donate or dispose of various items.

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.

Initiative promoting regular physical activity through walking in the community and highlighting walking clubs offered at the 50+ Centers.

The Howard County Office of Children and Families issues two monthly publications, Parent Pages and The Nest and Training Calendar. Parent Pages is a newsletter for parents, caregivers, and agencies working with families. The Nest and Training Calendar is a newsletter for family and center based providers, administrators and early childhood educators. 

This page is dedicated to the 2024-2029 Howard County Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP) maintenance process. The NHMP is reviewed annually and thoroughly updated every five years. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) also rigorously reviews the NHMP every five years after the update. The goal of this page is to provide access to the NHMP for the public, gather public input, and keep the public updated on any changes.  This NHMP was approved by County Council on November 6, 2023, and it will expire on November 5, 2028. 

The National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (also known as the “NVRA” or “motor voter law”) sets forth certain voter registration requirements with respect to elections for federal office. Section 5 of the NVRA requires that States offer voter registration opportunities at State motor vehicle agencies. Section 6 of the NVRA requires that States offer voter registration opportunities by mail-in application. Section 7 of the NVRA requires that States offer voter registration opportunities at certain State and local offices, including public assistance and disability offices.

One of the duties of the Sheriff is to provide enforcement for court ordered assistance to property owners. Evictions are an unfortunate but necessary part of that duty. The Landlord/Tenant Section is responsible for the service of all related summonses and notices regarding the eviction process. This unit works in accordance with the District Court of Maryland.

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.

Support services for family and informal caregivers.