Welcome to the Department of Planning and Zoning

Our website is designed to be your online resource for information on development, zoning, agricultural and environmental preservation, and community planning in Howard County. Please take time to visit the many pages bringing you the latest information from DPZ.

We would like to know what you think about our site and how it can better serve you. If you have recommendations, comments or questions, please contact us at planning@howardcountymd.gov. Thank you for visiting.

To create collaborative, innovative plans and implement strategies that effectively address growth and redevelopment challenges. DPZ seeks to enhance Howard County’s high quality of life, prosperity, and stewardship of our natural and cultural resources.

Census 2010 is the decennial count of every person residing in the United States and will form the basis for redistricting congressional districts and distributing more than $400 billion dollars in Federal payments to states and local governments.

Plan Maryland - Your Opportunity to take part in the State of Maryland’s Growth Plan

Developer Notification to Community

Register Your Community: This tool expands public notice about pre-submission community meetings and allows community organizations and homeowners associations to request notification about proposed developments in their communities. Tutorial

Search Development Plans & Public Meetings
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Forest Conservation-Public Easement Brochure
Forest Conservation-Private Easement Brochure

General Plan Monitoring Report 2009: The GPMR evaluates the implementation of policies outlined in the General Plan. The report contains indicators, measures and status updates on county actions which are used by program administrators to track and adjust implementation strategies to more effectively achieve policy goals.

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Temporary office relocated to 8930 Stanford Boulevard, Columbia, MD 21045
Department of Planning and Zoning | 3430 Court House Drive | Ellicott City, MD 21043
Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Phone: 410-313-2350 | Fax: 410-313-3467