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Layers
Territory
- officials recorded 2
- partly recorded 1
- nothing recorded 13
- GEOID
- 24025
- OCD-ID
- ocd-division/country:us/state:md/county:harford
- POP
- 266,446 (2025)
- CENTER
- 39.5364, -76.2989
- SOURCE
- census tiger
Government of Harford
Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Harford itself. Jurisdictions inside it are listed separately below.
Organization 23
Departments
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Budget & Management Finance
Develops and publishes the county's annual operating and capital budgets and the six-year Capital Improvement Program; administered by the chief of Budget & Management, who reports to the Director of Administration.
410-638-3129 www.harfordcountymd.gov -
The Office of the County Auditor assists the Harford County Council and Administration by providing objective reviews of legislation and operations to confirm efficient and effective use of County resources.
410-638-3161 www.harfordcountymd.gov -
County Executive Administration
Office of the Harford County Executive, head of the county's executive branch.
410-638-3350 www.harfordcountymd.gov -
Director of Administration Administration
The Director of Administration serves as the county's budget officer and is responsible for providing overall management and support services to all county departments and agencies; also the county's hearing officer on appeals of department-head decisions.
410-638-3210 www.harfordcountymd.gov -
Economic Development Economic Development
The Department of Economic Development partners with businesses of every size to accelerate growth, attract investment, and strengthen the County's economic foundation.
410-638-3059 www.harfordcountymd.gov -
Emergency Services Emergency Management
The Department of Emergency Services answers all 911 calls made in the county, provides around-the-clock emergency medical response, and staffs the Emergency Operations Center during disasters and emergencies.
410-638-4900 www.harfordcountymd.gov -
Harford County Board of Elections Elections
Administers voter registration and elections in Harford County.
410-638-3565 harfordvotes.gov -
Local health department serving Harford County, offering clinical, behavioral health, environmental health and vital records services.
410-838-1500 harfordcountyhealth.com -
The primary law enforcement agency in Harford County, responsible for law enforcement, correctional services (Detention Center), and court services.
410-838-6600 harfordsheriff.org -
Harford Transit LINK Transportation
Harford County's public transit bus service operating seven fixed routes connecting Aberdeen, Abingdon, Bel Air, Edgewood, Havre de Grace, Joppatowne, Perryman, and Riverside, as well as Perryville in Cecil County.
410-612-1620 www.harfordcountymd.gov -
Housing & Community Services Housing
Works to meet the needs of Harford County residents, including affordable housing programs for low- to moderate-income residents through its Housing and Community Development division.
410-638-3045 www.harfordcountymd.gov -
Human Resources Human Resources
The Department of Human Resources recruits, plans, develops, and administers policies and programs for the county workforce.
410-638-3201 www.harfordcountymd.gov -
Information & Communication Technology Information Technology
The Office of Information and Communication Technology (OICT) delivers technology services and solutions to all county departments.
410-638-3213 www.harfordcountymd.gov -
Inspections, Licenses and Permits Planning
The Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits (DILP) issues permits and licenses, and offers code interpretations, plan reviews and inspections for structures that require permits within its jurisdiction; it also registers professionals in certain trades.
410-638-3122 www.harfordcountymd.gov -
Law Department Legal
The Harford County Department of Law serves as general counsel to the County Executive and the departments, commissions and boards appointed by the County Executive, and represents the County and its officials and employees sued in their official capacity.
410-638-3205 www.harfordcountymd.gov -
Responsible for the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases at the trial level in Harford County, including a Family Support Division working on paternity and child support.
410-638-3500 www.harfordcountystatesattorney.org -
Office on Aging Human Services
Office within Housing & Community Services operating the county's senior activity centers (Edgewood, Fallston, Havre de Grace, McFaul).
410-638-3025 -
Parks & Recreation Parks & Recreation
Harford County Parks & Recreation provides recreational facilities and opportunities for citizens of all ages and abilities.
410-638-3570 www.harfordcountymd.gov -
People's Counsel Legal
Charter office established by the County Council (1976 Charter amendment) to represent citizens and communities in development and zoning matters.
(410) 638-3349 www.harfordcountymd.gov -
Planning and Zoning Planning410-638-3103 www.harfordcountymd.gov
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The Department of Procurement conducts the procurement process for supplies and contractual services (including capital projects and consultant services) for county departments and agencies.
410-638-3550 www.harfordcountymd.gov -
Public Works Public Works
The Department of Public Works plans, constructs and maintains the county's transportation network, water, wastewater, solid waste management services and public facilities.
410-638-3285 www.harfordcountymd.gov -
Treasury Finance
The Department of the Treasury collects county taxes, assessments and water and sewer payments.
410-638-3314 www.harfordcountymd.gov
Services 18
- Animal Control Harford County Sheriff's Office
- Apply for County Jobs Human Resources
- Bid Board & Results Procurement
- Birth Certificates Harford County Health Department
- Building Permits (ePermit Center) Inspections, Licenses and Permits
- Bus Routes and Schedules Harford Transit LINK
- Detention Center Information (Visiting, Mail, Payments) Harford County Sheriff's Office
- Harford Waste Disposal Center Public Works
- Maryland Public Information Act Request Law Department
- Pay a Ticket Treasury
- Pay Property Tax or Assessments Treasury
- Pay Water & Sewer Bill Treasury
- Recreation Program Registration Parks & Recreation
- Report a Problem (You Click We Fix) County Executive
- Residential Trash and Recycling Collection Public Works
- Senior Center Program Catalog Office on Aging
- Sign Up for Emergency Alerts (Smart911) Emergency Services
- Voter Registration Harford County Board of Elections
Within Harford
Each of these governs itself. Counts are that jurisdiction's own records.
- jurisdictions
- 17
- agencies
- 22
- bodies
- 2
- officials
- 12
| Name | Agencies | Bodies | Officials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 10 | 1 | 5 |
| Havre de Grace | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Bel Air | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Aberdeen Proving Ground | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abingdon | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bel Air North | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bel Air South | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darlington | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Edgewood | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fallston | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harford County Public Schools | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrettsville | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joppatowne | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Perryman | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pleasant Hills | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pylesville | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riverside | 0 | 0 | 0 |