Youth Engagement Opportunities
Promotes youth activities and engagement in Howard County through free, accessible, and supportive programming developed by nonprofit and community organizations.
Tree Maintenance
Supportive Care Options
A range of services to assist older adults to remain independent in the community with support.
Senior Assisted Living Subsidy Program
Apply for financial assistance to support the cost of care in assisted living.
Applications and Forms
Learn how to apply for senior care assistance and how to volunteer to help provide assistance in Howard County.
We're Here For You
Warrant & Fugitive Section
Maryland State Cannabis Law
Profiles
Take a closer look and learn more about some of the members of HCDFRS.
Walk to School Staples
Domestic Violence Unit
Permitted Firework Displays
Learn more about permitted firework displays in Howard County.
Patrol Operations
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.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
Department of Recreation & Parks - Resources Advancing EDI
Older Americans Month 2023
Money Matters 2024
April is Financial Literacy Month. Learn how to be money smart.
Consumer Protection Complaints
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.
Prisoner Transport
Paramedic Program Information and Data
Procedure & Instructions For Online Submittals
Transform Howard
With its official launch on May 24, 2021, Transform Howard strives to establish Howard County as a beacon of innovation and digital inclusion across the nation. Our paramount goal is to guarantee that each and every person, irrespective of their origins or situations, enjoys equitable internet access and embraces the limitless prospects it offers.
Play SCAMO!
SCAMO is a fun and interactive way to learn about scams and your rights as a consumer.