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.

Household Hazardous Waste Collections occurs Saturdays from April-November.

Programs and services that pave the way for digital education and inclusion

Learn how to properly locate and mark public water and sewer lines.

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.

View answers to frequently asked questions about utilities.

Read about DPZ's latest projects and achievements in the quarterly DPZ Digest newsletter.

Commercial waste is collected and transferred to be landfilled.

This page is dedicated to the 2024-2029 Howard County Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP) maintenance process. The NHMP is reviewed annually and thoroughly updated every five years. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) also rigorously reviews the NHMP every five years after the update. The goal of this page is to provide access to the NHMP for the public, gather public input, and keep the public updated on any changes.  This NHMP was approved by County Council on November 6, 2023, and it will expire on November 5, 2028. 

Find programs for ages 5-12 years old.

Find programs for ages 10-17 years old.

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.