A snapshot of the department’s efforts and notable incidents in 2024.

Howard County aims to create a premier Public Garden destination featuring beneficial flowering native and non-native plant species from multiple regions for the public to enjoy.

On July 1, 2025, Maryland’s Renewable Energy Certainty Act (HB1036) went into effect.

Howard County aims to create additional garden plots for residents to be able to grow their own vegetables to expand upon the existing sites the county has.

The Route 1 Design Manual serves as an essential component for maintaining the corridor’s distinctive character, while ensuring consistency with the County’s master plans.

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

The Route 40 Design Manual serves as an essential component for maintaining the corridor’s distinctive character, while ensuring consistency with the County’s master plans.

Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS)  tracks and provides information on homelessness in Howard County.  

The CoC is the local planning body that coordinates Federal and State housing and support services funding for homeless families and individuals.

The mission of Howard County's MultiService Center is to enrich the lives of residents in our community by offering a variety of human services and supports, as well as onsite access to 18 partner agencies.

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

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