PUBLIC NOTICE

Dorchester County Planning & Zoning Permit Applicants:

Effective immediately, Planning & Zoning will once again require either a signed letter of intent or a copy of a contract to accompany ALL permit applications.

Some time ago, that requirement was removed to simplify the permit process, but doing so has caused many issues for the department.

Having this requirement will actually simplify the process and prevent complications for the department, contractors and applicants.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Susan E. Webb, Director, Planning & Zoning

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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 go here.  To pay hotel rental taxes over $10,000, a hotel tax form and remittance instructions can be found here.  Please contact the Finance Office if you have any questions. 410-228-7291

Dorchester County Police Accountability Board and Administrative Charging Committee

TAKE NOTICE: That the County Council of Dorchester County, Maryland is accepting applications for service on the Dorchester County Police Accountability Board and Administrative Charging Committee (the “ACC”) to serve countywide law enforcement agencies and local law enforcement agencies within Dorchester County, relating to police accountability and police discipline issues in Dorchester County, Maryland. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

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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. Learn more here.