[go: up one dir, main page]
More Web Proxy on the site http://driver.im/

Building Permits

Bid Invitations

Property Tax Bill

Public Hearings

Employment

Town Hall Streams

Holidays

County Offices will be closed in observance of the following holidays:

Thanksgiving Day/Day After
November 28 & 29, 2024
Offices will re-open Monday, December 2, 2024

 

News Release

Dorchester County
landfills and transfer stations will be closed on all County observed holidays.

This will begin with the 2024 Thanksgiving holidays, and all approved holidays thereafter.

Ramp Closure

The Toddville Boat Ramp at the end of Farm Creek Road will be closed until further notice.

Burn Ban Lifted

Effective immediately, the County Council lifted the countywide burn ban which prohibited the burning of any materials in open or in receptacles.

Questions? County Council’s Office (410) 228-1700

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?

Click HereFlood Zone Map

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.

Click HereForm & Instructions

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.

Click HereLearn More

Boards & Committee Vacancies

The County is seeking expressions of interest to fill vacancies on multiple boards and committees.

 

Spotlight:  Administrative Charging Committee

  • Review the findings of a LEA investigation of a complaint made by a member of the public against the police officer
  • Determine whether the police officer shall be administratively charged
  • Recommend appropriate discipline

If you are interested in serving the County, please submit a letter of interest with your resume to info@docogonet.com.

Click HereSpotlight: ACC

Public Notice – Council Members Attend Winter MACo Conference

PUBLIC NOTICE Members of the Dorchester County Council will attend the Annual Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Winter Conference on December 11 – 13, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort in Cambridge, Maryland.

Public Notice – Closed Session Meeting

MEETING NOTICE The Dorchester County Council will meet in Closed Session to conduct a personnel hearing on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. in Room 110 of the County Office Building Cambridge, Maryland.  

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.

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.

Click Here to Visit MyCoast.Org to Learn More

You are now leaving Dorchester County Government

Dorchester County Government provides links to web sites of other organizations in order to provide visitors with certain information. A link does not constitute an endorsement of content, viewpoint, policies, products or services of that web site. Once you link to another web site not maintained by Dorchester County Government, you are subject to the terms and conditions of that web site, including but not limited to its privacy policy.

You will be redirected to

Click the link above to continue or CANCEL