Volunteering
Volunteers assume a crucial and valuable role within the Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks. These dedicated individuals willingly contribute their time to support the department in fulfilling its mission.
Facilities Maintained by Recreation & Parks
Community Centers, Athletic Complex, Nature Center, Historic Sites & More
Sponsorships & Memorials
Board of Elections Meeting Minutes
Election Judges
Sign up to be an election judge. The Election Judge department is responsible for the recruiting, hiring and training of members of the community who are interested in participating in the election process by serving as an election judge.
Election Archives
Start a Business
Find funding and support for starting a business in Howard County and learn more about business permits and licensing.
Election Schedule
Information about what offices appear on the ballot for Presidential and Gubernatorial elections.
Running for Office
Information for candidates running for elective office in Howard County and the State of Maryland.
Board of Elections Resources
Election resources, including reports, election results, voter registration forms, publications and notary public and state legislative scholarships
Rise To The Challenge
Corrections Careers
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.
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.
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
Development & Zoning
Find development plans, municipal code, and learn more about development in Howard County.
Real Property Tax FAQs
Basic Questions and Answers related to Real Property Taxes
Public Information Act (PIA) Request
Public Information Act (PIA) requests grants people the right to access to public records.