Procurement
Find bid results, current awards, current contracts, solicitations, and more.
Agriculture & Farms
Learn more about agriculture and farms in Howard County.
Trash & Recycling
Find your neighborhood collection schedule and learn more about our landfills, recycling, and composting.
Animals & Pets
Learn more about animal licenses, animal control, and report animal concerns.
Benefit Plans
Safe and Engaged Communities
COVID-19 Employee Resources
We recognize that the COVID-19 has created some unexpected challenges for us all. The Office of Human Resources team is working with County Executive and County Administration officials to keep you as safe as possible. During this crisis, our goal is to keep you informed with updated information and support.
Age-Friendly Howard County
Age-Friendly Howard County seeks to create a livable community where everyone feels safe, welcomed, and engaged.
Voter Information
Early Voting
Polling Locations
Locate your polling place, ballot drop boxes, and early voting centers, or find information about your polling place.
Mail-In Ballots & Mail-In Voting
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.
Election District 01
Maryland 103, 104, 108 Corridor Study
Medicaid Supports Planning Programs
Learn about home and community-based services.
Financial Resources for Assisted Living
Information and programs for financial assistance.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
The Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) series is comprised of 90-minute classes offering supportive environment covering a comprehensive array of topics and self-care tools.
Assisted Living
Assisted living communities offer support services to help residents who need assistance with activities of daily living and to promote independence and dignity.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Advocate for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Howard County.
Supportive Services for Older Adults Program
Case Management and Gap-filling funds for residents at risk for nursing home placement
Elder Abuse Prevention & Awareness
Information and resources on elder fraud and abuse awareness and prevention
Respite and Support Services
Although there are many support services available for older adults and their caregivers, a primary goal of the Family Caregiver Support Program is to provide individual caregiver support.
Youth Behavioral Health
Not sure where to start? Discover where your child is on the road to health and well-being and the resources available by learning the 4 stages in the continuum of behavioral health and reviewing the glossary.
Medicare Information and Counseling
Learn about what our Certified Medicare Counselors can do for you
Options Counseling
Know your options. Plan wisely. Take Action.