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.
Holiday Closings
All Dorchester County Offices will be closed in observance of the following holidays:
Nov. 5th – Election Day
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.
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?
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.
