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Bird Flu
As of January 20, 2025, the Maryland Department of Agriculture announced the first presumptive positive case of H5 avian influenza in a commercial broiler farm in Dorchester County.
Snow Emergency
The State of Emergency for Dorchester County as of 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2025 has been lifted.
Road Closure
Due to the current thaw and hazardous conditions Messick Road between 4304 and Centennial Road (dirt portion) will be closed until further notice.
Budget Requests
Organizations that would like to request funding from Dorchester County in the FY2026 Budget should complete the attached form and submit to [email protected]
by 5:00PM on
February 28, 2025.
Boards & Committee Vacancies
The County is seeking expressions of interest to fill vacancies on multiple boards and committees.
Spotlight: Burial Sites Preservation Board (BSPB)
- The purpose of the Board is to foster the protection and preservation of burial sites, cemeteries, burial grounds and funerary objects in Dorchester County, including trees, shrubs, and plantings located thereat. BSPB responds to complaints of alleged violations of County and state burial site protection laws. Members must be a County resident.
If you are interested in serving the County, please submit a letter of interest with your resume to [email protected].
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.
