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.
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Tax Credits
Howard County provides a variety of Real Property Tax Credits designed to meet the needs of County taxpayers and to promote specific activity that is beneficial to the County as a whole.
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Maryland Public Information Act
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.
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Strategic Plan
The department utilized the community-driven strategic planning process to go beyond the development of a static document. The process challenged the Department’s members to critically examine paradigms, values, philosophies, beliefs, and desires and encouraged individuals to work in the best interest of the team.
Medicaid Supports Planning Programs
Learn about home and community-based services.
Payment Assistance for Assisted Living
Information and programs for financial assistance.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
The Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) series is comprised of 90-minute classes offering supportive environment covering a comprehensive array of topics and self-care tools.
Assisted Living Facilities
Assisted living communities offer support services to help residents who need assistance with activities of daily living and to promote independence and dignity.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Advocate for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Howard County.
Senior Care Program
Gap filling services for residents at risk for nursing home placement.
Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention
Information and resources on elder fraud and abuse awareness and prevention.
Caregiver Support Program
Support services for family and informal caregivers.
Respite and Support Services
Although there are many support services available for older adults and their caregivers, a primary goal of the Family Caregiver Support Program is to provide individual caregiver support.
Medicare Information
Options Counseling
Planning for long-term services includes knowing your options, planning wisely, and taking action before a crisis happens. Begin by scheduling a planning session with an Options Counselor at your local Howard County MAP office 410-313-1234.