The Office of Workforce Development provides apprenticeship programs and local incentives as strategic solutions to help businesses build a strong talent pipeline, support workforce growth, and improve employee retention.

Howard County Recreation and Parks oversees the Forest Mitigation program in which forest conservation easements are planted on County Open Space and Parkland. Additionally, the County hosts a suite of forestry programs that aim to increase tree canopy coverage by providing trees and planting services on qualifying properties throughout the County.

Recycle in the Blue, Compost in the Green and Minimize your Trash!

Sign up to be an election judge. The Election Judge department is responsible for the recruiting, hiring and training of members of the community who are interested in participating in the election process by serving as an election judge.

Guide for Landlords and Tenants in Howard County.

Independence Begins at Home: Safe Solutions for Aging

The Route 1 Tax Credit Program offers property tax credits to help improve commercial, industrial, and mixed-use properties along the Route 1 corridor.

HoCo Works Apprenticeship System is a partnership between Howard County Public School System (HCPSS), Howard County Office of Workforce Development (HCOWD), Howard Community College (HCC), and Maryland Department of Labor (MDDOL) focused on expanding innovative apprenticeship programs in Howard County, aligning partners through a shared vision, unified messaging, and a commitment to workforce development.