Downtown Columbia Plan
Community Hygiene Program
ReadyHoCo
This page is your one-stop-shop for emergency preparedness in Howard County! Below, you will find information to help you receive emergency notifications, write your own emergency plan whether it is for your household or business, and we also provide other resources to learn more about emergency preparedness!
Scam Squad
Scam Squad, via the Office of Consumer Protection, share alerts about ongoing scams in Howard County, as well as information and resources from partner agencies.
Suicide Prevention
Water & Sewer Billing
If you have questions about water and sewer services and billing, we have answers to those questions, and more.
Project Holiday
Transportation Priorities Letter
Community Involvement
Code & Permit Process
Family Engagement
Learn about family engagement resources offered within Howard County.
Benefit Plans
Speed Camera Program
Union Contracts
Apprenticeships
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.
Emergency Preparedness
Current Solicitations
Learn how to search and bid on procurement opportunities in Howard County.
County Executive Newsletter
Opioid Restitution Funds Grants Program
Howard County’s Opioid Restitution Fund Grant program invests in community based organizations and local government to mitigate current and future harms related to opioids.
Resilient HoCo - One Stop Shop Tool
This one-stop-shop page is a tool to help communities connect to climate-related resources, programs, and services across Howard County.
Pumpkin Palooza
Learn about sustainable activities during the Fall Season.