WordPress database error: [Table 'c4d343317509536.wp_8m9qwmd41c_et_divi_ab_testing_stats' doesn't exist]
SHOW FULL COLUMNS FROM `wp_8m9qwmd41c_et_divi_ab_testing_stats`

Dorchester Maryland County Government

Building Permits

Bid Invitations

Property Tax Bill

Public Hearings

Employment

Town Hall Streams

Halloween Observance

Halloween will be observed by County residents on Thursday, October 31st from 6pm-8pm for children ages 12 and under. This policy will not supersede prescheduled times/dates set by municipalities.

Ribbon Cutting

Carol’s Kitchen
October 17, 2024
12:00 p.m.

Restaurant Relocation to the Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport
5263 Bucktown Road
Cambridge, MD 21613

Fall Harvest Fair

Recreation & Parks
October 25, 2024
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Pumpkin Decorating & Costume contests – Games – Trunk or Treat – Crafts – AND MORE!

 

Election Office

New Location
1000 Goodwill Avenue
Cambridge, MD 21613

Early Voting is no longer being held at the County Office Building

General Early Voting
October 24-31, 2024

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?

Click HereFlood Zone Map

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.

Click HereForm & Instructions

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.

Click HereLearn More

Charter Review Commission

The Council adopted the following Charter Amendment Resolutions:

Resolution 667 – Administrative Review
Resolution 668 – Budget Adoption & Preparation Dates
Resolution 670 – County Manager Residency
Resolution 671 – County Manager Responsibilities
Resolution 672 – Finance Director Residency
Resolution 673 – Governmental Transparency

The ballot questions will be on the November General Election for public vote.

Click HereBallot Questions

Public Notice – County Council is Seeking Expressions of Interest for Chesapeake College Board of Trustees Member

PUBLIC NOTICE Expressions of Interest The Dorchester County Council is currently accepting expressions of interest from Dorchester County residents who would like to serve as the County representative on the Chesapeake College Board of Trustees. Member Term - 5 years...

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

Click Here to Visit MyCoast.Org to Learn More

You are now leaving Dorchester County Government

Dorchester County Government provides links to web sites of other organizations in order to provide visitors with certain information. A link does not constitute an endorsement of content, viewpoint, policies, products or services of that web site. Once you link to another web site not maintained by Dorchester County Government, you are subject to the terms and conditions of that web site, including but not limited to its privacy policy.

You will be redirected to

Click the link above to continue or CANCEL