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Budget Worksession

The Budget Worksession scheduled for Tuesday, March 11th has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.

News Release

The Dorchester County Council is pleased to announce their recommendation and appointment of Dr. Casey Scott as the Health Officer for Dorchester County. Click below to view full News Release.

Roadwork

Starting March 10th, roadwork will begin on westbound US RT 50. Woods Road and side streets will also be affected, weather permitting. SHA anticipates completion by March 21st. 

Boards & Committee Vacancies

The County is seeking expressions of interest to fill vacancies on multiple boards and committees.

 

Spotlight:  Burial Sites Preservation Board (BSPB)

 

  • The purpose of the Board is to foster the protection and preservation of burial sites, cemeteries, burial grounds and funerary objects in Dorchester County, including trees, shrubs, and plantings located thereat. BSPB responds to complaints of alleged violations of County and state burial site protection laws. Members must be a County resident.

If you are interested in serving the County, please submit a letter of interest with your resume to info@docogonet.com.

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Floodplain Information

Are you in a Floodplain?
Do you need information about building in the Floodplain?
Are you interested in further protecting your home from flooding?
Why should you purchase Flood Insurance?
Where is the Floodplain in Dorchester County?

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Hotel Tax for Short-term Rentals & Hotels

Dorchester County imposes a hotel rental tax of 5% on any establishment that offers sleeping accommodations for compensation.  A “hotel” includes: an apartment, a cottage, a hostelry, an inn, a motel, rooming house or a tourist home (commonly referred to as short-term rentals). To register and pay hotel rental taxes up to $10,000, please contact the Finance Office at 410-228-7291.

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Regional Technology Park

Let our natural beauty and signature Eastern Shore lifestyle move you to Dorchester’s Technology Park. Conveniently located off U.S. Route 50, the Tech Park is a full-service business enterprise zone with 12 competitively priced, builder-ready lots. With prices beginning at $23,000/acre, our building lots range from 2.2 to 5.5 acres. Our economic development team is headquartered at the Eastern Shore Innovation Center, the Tech Park’s flagship business incubator. As business neighbors, our network ensures you real-time advice, assistance and advocacy.

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Public Notice – Modification to Payment Policy on Deed Transfer

At its February 18, 2025 meeting, the Dorchester County Council approved the below policy change. Click for more information. Policy Change for Deed Transfers

Public Notice – March 11th Budget Worksession Postponed

PUBLIC NOTICE Budget Worksession Postponed The Dorchester County Council Budget Worksession scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, 2025 has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.

Dorchester County Mosquito Control Program Information

To sign up for the Mosquito Control Program please call (410) 543-6626. For payment and billing questions: 501 Court Lane, Room 102 Cambridge, Maryland 21613 (410) 228-7291 Dorchester County Department of Finance Click Here to View the Dorchester Mosquito Control...

Public Notice – Enactment of Bill No. 2025-2 911 Fee Increase

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the County Council of Dorchester County enacted Bill No. 2025-2 on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The legislation shall take effect July 1, 2025. BILL NO. 2025-2 AN ACT OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL OF DORCHESTER COUNTY, MARYLAND PURSUANT TO...

Public Notice – County Council Members Attend Chamber Business Meeting/Dinner

PUBLIC NOTICE Members of the Dorchester County Council will attend the Annual Chamber of Commerce Business Meeting and Dinner on Thursday, March 13th at 5:00 p.m. in Cambridge, Maryland.  

MyCoast – Document Tides, Storm Damage, Beach Cleanups, Etc.

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