Building Permits
Bid Invitations
Property Tax Bill
Public Hearings
Employment
Town Hall Streams
Landfill Holidays
County Landfills and Transfer Stations will be closed on all County observed holidays starting with the Thanksgiving holiday on Nov. 28-29.
Questions? Contact Solid Waste at 410-943-1700
Holiday Closings
All Dorchester County Offices will be closed in observance of the following holidays:
Nov. 11th – Veterans’ Day
Nov. 28th & 29th – Thanksgiving Day/Day After
Boat Ramp Closure
Effective Friday, October 18, 2024, the Toddville Boat Ramp at the end of Farm Creek Road will be closed until further notice.
Questions? Contact Public Works at 410-228-2920.
Committees
The County Council and Police Accountability Board (PAB) are accepting letters of interest and resumes from qualified Dorchester County residents who wish to serve on the Administrative Charging Committee (ACC).
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?
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.
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.
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.
