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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?

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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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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.

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Public Notice – Enactment of Bill No. 2024-8 Solar Systems

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the County Council of Dorchester County enacted Bill No. 2024-8 on Monday, November 4, 2024. The legislation shall take effect sixty (60) days after its final passage. BILL NO. 2024-8 AN ACT OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL OF DORCHESTER...

Holiday Closing – Thanksgiving & Day After

PUBLIC NOTICE Dorchester County Offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of Thanksgiving. All Offices will reopen Monday, December 2nd.

Holiday Closing – Veterans’ Day

PUBLIC NOTICE Dorchester County Offices will be closed on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans’ Day. All Offices will reopen Tuesday, November 12th.

Public Notice – Administrative Charging Committee Expressions of Interest

The Dorchester County Council and Police Accountability Board are accepting letters of interest and resumes from qualified Dorchester County residents who wish to serve on the Administrative Charging Committee (ACC). Click Here to View Expressions of Interest to Find...

Burn Ban in Effect

BURN BAN An open-air burn ban goes into effect in Dorchester County on October 18, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. WHEREAS, due to drought-like conditions, the Dorchester County Council has placed an open air burning ban in effect for all of Dorchester County, Maryland; and...

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

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