Baltimore County's government provides numerous municipal services to County residents. Because none of the towns in Baltimore County are incorporated, all local taxes and services are provided by Baltimore County.
Residents of Baltimore County can find links to more information about schools, libraries, police and fire departments, trash and recycling pick up, parks and animal control.
Baltimore County Schools
Public schools in Baltimore County are divided into different districts for elementary, middle and high schools.Transportation
While the Maryland Mass Transit Administration provides public transporation in Baltimore County (including buses trains and the light rail), the more than 2,600 miles of county's roads are maintained by the Bureau of Highways.More transportation resources:
Parks
While there are Maryland state parks inside Baltimore County, these links pertain to parks administered by Baltimore County.
Public Safety Agencies
- Police - enforces the laws and ordinances of the state and county
- Fire Department - provides fire protection, emergency medical services, and fire prevention and safety education
- Sheriff's Department - serves court-ordered (non-support) summons.
- Department of Health - provide programs and services that promote and protect public health to individuals, families and the communities.
- Animal Control - maintains County's animal shelter and pet adoption center, removes dead animals on county roads and deceased pets (free of charge), responds to calls about abused, neglected or dangerous animals.
