Effective April 1, 2022, a series of local minimum wage increases for employees working in Howard County.

Find resources and services related to businesses and developing in Howard County.

Find programs for ages 0-5 years old.

View current and past reports on Howard County's water quality.

Find a Howard County address and view detailed information about it including nearby public facilities.

Load and overlay different county datasets on an interactive map. For more advanced users.

View general-purpose PDF maps generated by various county agencies for easy printing.

Find information about map and data tools offered by the County.

Learn about performance objectives that are tied to the County's policy priorities.

Learn about the County's broader initiative to create an environment of expanded government openness and transparency.

The Howard County Office of Workforce Development (OWD) offers essential services and assistance to both youth and adult job seekers, as well as businesses. Our goal is to contribute to the development of a robust local, regional, and global economy.

A snapshot of the department’s efforts and notable incidents in 2023.

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.

The Howard County Delegation to the Maryland General Assembly proposed local legislation and legislative bond initiatives for 2024.

Based on Baltimore City's successful completion of its tank projects, the Maryland Department of Health and Maryland Department of the Environment have lifted their standing precautionary advisory that recommended individuals with severely weakened immune systems should drink bottled, boiled or filtered water related to a previous one-time positive test for Cryptosporidium in September 2023.

The safety and vitality of Ellicott City are of paramount importance. Our robust flood mitigation strategy is a testament to our commitment to safeguard our historic town and its residents. Recognizing that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution, we’ve adopted a multi-pronged approach that addresses flood challenges from various angles. This ensures more comprehensive protection from severe weather events.

In May 2019, County Executive Ball announced the Safe and Sound flood mitigation plan with the goal of significantly reducing flood waters on Main Street. Under this Plan, the County also initiated multiple flood safety measures in Historic Ellicott City to better protect residents and businesses during severe weather events.