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Maryland’s Public Information Act (PIA), 4-101 et seq. of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland, grants people the right of access to public records while protecting legitimate governmental interests and the privacy rights of individual citizens. The PIA applies to all three branches of Maryland state government, as well as local government entities.

The Division of Miscellaneous Billings is responsible for the invoicing and collection of taxes, fees and charges.

County collection of Recordation & County Transfer Tax and the stamping of deeds for satisfaction of county obligations.

The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services teams up with or sponsors a variety of programs to keep kids safe.

The Historic Preservation Commission reviews several types of applications, including applications for Certificates of Approval to make exterior alterations to properties within a local historic district, applications for Historic Property Tax Credits and applications for Advisory Comments to properties under going subdivision or site development plans that contain a historic property.