Age-Friendly Howard County is countywide initiative dedicated to creating a supportive community that fosters safety, respect and connection for residents and visitors of every age and ability. 

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

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report – ACFR, Popular Annual Financial Report - PAFR, Annual Single Audits of Federal Grant Expenditures, and Audits of the General Employees and Police and Fire Employees Retirement Plans. 

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

List of home care providers, home care programs and financial assistance.

Official Statements, Credit Ratings, Municipal Advisor Disclosure, Debt Management Policy, and Tax Increment Financings

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

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

IMPORTANT NOTE: A recent change in the law requires the State Board of Elections and each local board of elections to refer to absentee ballots as "mail-in ballots" and absentee voting as "mail-in voting." Please note that this change in terminology does NOT change the process of mail-in voting.