The Howard County Bureau of Utilities defines a critical water user as a business or facility that uses water as a critical function of their overall process. This includes but is not limited to, hospitals, health care facilities, nursing homes, assisted living centers, day care centers, and schools.

Find programs for ages 18+ years old.

Find programs for ages 55+ years old.

Find therapeutic recreation programs for all ages.

Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health programs can help child care providers and early childhood educators with young children who have difficult and disruptive behavior.

Schedule an appointment to have your car seat checked by a Child Passenger Safety Technician

This dashboard reflects high demand industries and associated occupations. These industries provide a variety of employment opportunities for youth and adults in Howard County and the region. All the industries have various entry points from novice to expert.

Information on the Student Loan Assistance Program

The Office of Consumer Protection attempts to informally resolve disputes between consumers and merchants through conciliation or mediation. The process begins when a consumer files a complaint with our Office.

The most visible section of the Sheriff's Office is the uniformed Patrol Operations Section. These deputies operate highly visible patrol cruisers and are assigned to one of eight geographic patrol sectors in Howard County for the service of criminal and civil process. They also assist local law enforcement agencies in calls for service, when needed.

Patrol deputies routinely enforce the Maryland Criminal and Traffic laws and provide security to all judges, staff, and visitors in and around the Circuit Court Complex. 

Department of Recreation & Parks - Resources Advancing EDI 

A 30-minute monthly podcast in English & Spanish providing fresh and timely content about what it means to be part of the Howard County community.