The General Fund is Howard County Government's largest and primary operating fund.

Petition to amend a Preliminary Development Plan

Find programs for ages 10-17 years old.

This is a Forest Conservation Program declaration of intent (DOI) form for forestry activities.

This landing page serves as a centralized resource for coordinating volunteer support before, during, and after emergency situations in Howard County. Managed by the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks, in partnership with the Office of Emergency Management, the Emergency Volunteer Management Team plays a critical role in mobilizing volunteers and connecting them with organizations in need.

A new County-owned and maintained park to be designed and constructed in accordance with EC Safe and Sound and the Ellicott City Watershed Master Plan.

Learn more about buying, renting, and living in Howard County.

The Service Line Stewardship Program aims to address the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions by engaging customers transparently, confirming lead absence in our water system, and identifying properties with unknown service line materials.

Track the progress of snow removal in Howard County with our Snow Plow Tracker, or view answers to frequently asked questions.

Find camps for ages 2-19 years old.

The Accounts Payable Division processes the County’s disbursements for all services and products provided by County contracted vendors. 

Information for candidates running for elective office in Howard County and the State of Maryland.