Howard County is a successful melding of old and new, urban and rural, where the rolling green hills of the Piedmont meet the rocky fall line of the glaciers. From the small town flavor of historic mill towns to the thriving model city of Columbia, Howard County makes everyone feel at home.

The Office of Transportation staffs the Multimodal Transportation Board and the Bicycle Advisory Group.

Welcome to the Safety Squad! Thanks for being a part of our team. With your help, we can make sure you and your family stay safe. Check out the videos below. When you're done watching, print out the Family Activity sheet and become a Safety Expert. 

The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services and Howard County Public Schools team up to expand CPR training.

An intervention program aimed at helping children with histories of starting fires.

Recognizing the excellence of the Department of Fire and Rescue Services' Emergency Medical Services system.

Report issues around the county and submit your concerns and complaints.

If you're interested in becoming a registered family child care provider in Howard County, here's the information you need to get started.

Find development plans, municipal code, and learn more about development in Howard County.

Public Information Act (PIA) requests grants people the right to access to public records.