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ANIMALS
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| 1. |
Can I have horses on my property?
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| 2. |
Where can dog runs be located and do I need a permit?
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BRAC
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| 3. |
What is a BRACanym?
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| 4. |
What is BRAC?
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| 5. |
What types of jobs are coming in with BRAC?
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| 6. |
Where do I get additional information on BRAC?
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BUSINESS
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| 7. |
Does Harford County maintain a Procurement Bidder's list?
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| 8. |
Does Harford County provide grants to organizations in the county?
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| 9. |
How can I find out what goods/services are currently being solicited by Harford County Government ?
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| 10. |
How can I obtain Procurement Bid results?
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| 11. |
How old do you have to be to serve alcohol/be a bartender in Harford County?
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| 12. |
Is there a residency requirement in Harford County to apply for a license and if so, what is the requirement?
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| 13. |
What are the requirements for obtaining a license to sell alcoholic beverages?
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| 14. |
What is the inventory requirement for a licensee with a Class A1, Beer, Wine and Liquor License?
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| 15. |
What is the primary function of the Liquor Control Board?
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| 16. |
What is the process to change an officer on a liquor license?
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| 17. |
Where can I get help or support with starting a small business?
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| 18. |
Where can I obtain a building license?
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| 19. |
Where can my Harford County organization get help writing a grant?
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| 20. |
Can I operate a business out of my home and do I need a permit?
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CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
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| 21. |
Can I attend a Women's Commission meeting?
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| 22. |
How can businesses and civic organizations help the Mentor Program?
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| 23. |
How can you help as a mentor?
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| 24. |
How do I volunteer?
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| 25. |
How often can I volunteer?
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| 26. |
I am having difficulty in getting child support payments. Who can offer suggestions?
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| 27. |
Is there a support group that I can connect with?
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| 28. |
Is there an opportunity for me to meet other women who are interested in women's issues? Can I attend a Women's Commission meeting?
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| 29. |
What are specific support groups for domestic situations?
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| 30. |
What does Volunteer Harford do?
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| 31. |
What geographic area does Volunteer Harford serve?
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| 32. |
What is a mentor?
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| 33. |
What is Influenza (Also Called Flu)?
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| 34. |
What is the treatment for head lice?
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| 35. |
What types of volunteer opportunities does Volunteer Harford have?
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| 36. |
Where can a person call for legal assistance in a domestic situation?
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| 37. |
Why mentor?
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COMMUNITY
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| 38. |
Home owner's associations for Harford County and their laws.
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| 39. |
How can I get information about services for citizens with disabilities?
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| 40. |
How do I arrange a disability-related accommodation (sign language interpreter, large print, assistive listening system, etc.) to transact business with or to attend a County meeting?
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| 41. |
How do I volunteer?
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| 42. |
How do you vote in Maryland?
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| 43. |
How does Harford County Government make its programs and services accessible to persons with disabilities?
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| 44. |
How is a bond amount determined?
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| 45. |
How often can I volunteer?
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| 46. |
What are Harford County's forms of acceptable sureties?
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| 47. |
What are the requirements for Roads and Stormdrains plan submittals?
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| 48. |
What are the requirements for Sediment Control plan submittals?
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| 49. |
What are the requirements for Stormwater Management plan submittals?
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| 50. |
What are the steps involved in the issuance of Public Works Agreements?
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| 51. |
What are the steps involved in the Road Acceptance process?
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| 52. |
What can I do about Public Accommodations problems/issues?
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| 53. |
What Department handles unregistered vehicles parked at County residences?
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| 54. |
What does Volunteer Harford do?
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| 55. |
What geographic area does Volunteer Harford serve?
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| 56. |
What is a Harford County Fee Authorization Letter?
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| 57. |
What kind of projects does the Commission on Disabilities undertake?
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| 58. |
What types of volunteer opportunities does Volunteer Harford have?
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| 59. |
When is Early Voting?
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| 60. |
Where do I vote for Early Voting?
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| 61. |
Who approves Stormwater Management permits?
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| 62. |
What size accessory building can I put on my property?
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| 63. |
Can I park an untagged or inoperable vehicle on my property?
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| 64. |
Can I have a second dwelling on my property?
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| 65. |
What are the requirements for cottage housing?
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CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT
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| 66. |
What are the steps involved in Harford County's Development Process?
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| 67. |
What is the process to create buildable lots?
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| 68. |
How many lots can be created from a parcel located in the Agricultural district and what size lot is required?
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| 69. |
What is the Development Advisory Committee D.A.C.?
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| 70. |
What is a D.A.C. Waiver?
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| 71. |
What is Conservation Development Standards?
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| 72. |
What are the fees for construction?
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CORPORATE PROPERTY TAX
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| 73. |
Do I need to file a personal property return?
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| 74. |
How far back can I request an abatement or adjustment on my business account?
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| 75. |
If I am out of business, do I still have to pay the open tax bill?
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| 76. |
What is an estimated assessment?
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| 77. |
What is the corporate/personal property assessment based on?
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| 78. |
What is the date of filing?
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| 79. |
Where can I get further information on the filing and assessment of personal property?
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COUNTY CODE - MECHANICAL
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| 80. |
Do pellet and wood stoves need HVACR permits?
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| 81. |
For replacement of existing equipment, can the HVACR contractor make all the necessary electrical and gas connections and disconnections?
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| 82. |
How can a HVACR permit be obtained for equipment that needs to be replaced on the weekend and holidays when the permit office is not open?
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| 83. |
How long will the permit process take?
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| 84. |
How much will HVACR permits cost?
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| 85. |
How will the Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits (DILP) regulate a mechanical inspection program?
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| 86. |
How will the mechanical code be adopted?
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| 87. |
What inspections will be required for mechanical permits?
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| 88. |
What is the Harford County Mechanical Code?
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| 89. |
What is the Mechanical Inspection Division?
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| 90. |
What role does the Board of Appeals, established under the Building Code, play with mechanical installations?
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| 91. |
Where can more information about mechanical codes and equipment installations be obtained?
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| 92. |
Who do I call to schedule an inspection?
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| 93. |
Who is in charge of the HVACR process at the County level?
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| 94. |
Who will be required to obtain a mechanical registration with the County?
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| 95. |
Who will provide the mechanical permit and inspection services to Harford County residents?
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| 96. |
Why is there growing interest in implementing a Mechanical Inspection Program?
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| 97. |
Will commercial work require a plan review?
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| 98. |
Will gas and installation remain under the authority of the Plumbing Services Division?
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| 99. |
Will residential work require a plan review?
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CRITICAL AREA
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| 100. |
What is the Critical Area and can I build there?
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| 101. |
I am placing a shed and/or pool in my backyard. Is there anything that I need to do to comply with the Critical Area Program?
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| 102. |
I have dead trees in my backyard that are right next to the water. Can I remove them? How about the healthy trees that block my view?
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| 103. |
I own an undeveloped piece of land in a Resource Conservation Area; can I build a home on this land?
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CULTURAL ARTS
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| 104. |
What Does the Cultural Advisory Board do?
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DATA/DEMOGRAPHICS
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| 105. |
What is the population of Harford County?
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| 106. |
What are the Population forecasts for Harford County?
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| 107. |
What are the number of Households and projected number of Households for Harford County?
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| 108. |
What is the median income for Harford County?
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DEED PROCESSING
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| 109. |
I need to process a deed of transfer for a property located in the County. What do I do?
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| 110. |
I need to process a deed, what fees are involved?
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DEVELOPMENT PROCESS
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| 111. |
What are the steps involved in Harford County's Development Process?
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| 112. |
What is a Community Input Meeting?
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| 113. |
What is the Development Advisory Committee D.A.C.?
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| 114. |
What is a D.A.C. Waiver?
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| 115. |
What is the process to create buildable lots?
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| 116. |
How many lots can be created from a parcel located in the Agricultural district and what size lot is required?
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| 117. |
What is Conservation Development Standards?
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| 118. |
What is the Natural Resource District and how will it affect my property?
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DISTRIBUTION OF COUNTY FUNDS
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| 119. |
My 1099 form is not correct. Who do I contact to get it corrected?
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| 120. |
What is the payment status of my invoice?
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| 121. |
What number can I call to get more information about Accounts Payable?
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EDUCATION
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| 122. |
What can I do about Education problem/issues?
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EMPLOYMENT
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| 123. |
Do you have a job hotline?
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| 124. |
How can I obtain an employment application for Harford County Government?
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| 125. |
How long does it take after I turn in my employment application to hear something?
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| 126. |
How old do you have to be to serve alcohol/be a bartender in Harford County?
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| 127. |
Issues about Family Leave Act, Child Labor Laws, Minimum Wage, Overtime
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| 128. |
Issues about non-payment of wages or vacation pay.
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| 129. |
What can I do for Employment problems/issues?
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| 130. |
What is Human Resources?
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| 131. |
What type of benefits does Harford County offer?
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| 132. |
Where is the Social Services office and what is the telephone number?
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| 133. |
Where is the unemployment office?
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ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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| 134. |
What is the Natural Resource District and how will it affect my property?
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| 135. |
How can I determine if an area is NRD?
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| 136. |
How far from a stream may I build and why are stream buffers necessary?
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| 137. |
What is the Critical Area and can I build there?
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| 138. |
I am placing a shed and/or pool in my backyard. Is there anything that I need to do to comply with the Critical Area Program?
|
| 139. |
I have dead trees in my backyard that are right next to the water. Can I remove them? How about the healthy trees that block my view?
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| 140. |
I own an undeveloped piece of land in a Resource Conservation Area; can I build a home on this land?
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FLEXIBLE BENEFITS
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| 141. |
How can I calculate my expenses and deductions?
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| 142. |
How to submit Flexible Benefit claim?
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| 143. |
How will I know the balance that is still available?
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| 144. |
If there is a problem with my account and or reimbursement, who should I contact?
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| 145. |
What expenses are eligible for reimbursement from Flexible Benefits?
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| 146. |
What forms of reimbursement are available for Flexible Benefits?
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| 147. |
What happens if I do not use all of my balance?
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| 148. |
What is a FSA and the benefit gained by using?
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| 149. |
What is the deadline for me to submit my claims for Flexible Benefits?
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| 150. |
What is the difference between a Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA?
|
| 151. |
What is the time frame that I have to use my Flexible Benefits account?
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| 152. |
When am I able to start using my Flexible Benefit account?
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| 153. |
When will I receive my Flexible Benefit reimbursement?
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| 154. |
Who is Eligible for Flexible Benefits?
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FLOODPLAIN
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| 155. |
What is a floodplain? How does the floodplain affect my property?
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| 156. |
My home is located in a floodplain area. What are Harford County’s regulations regarding development or redevelopment in the floodplain?
|
| 157. |
I was told that I need an elevation certificate. What is that form and who is qualified to complete the elevation certificate?
|
| 158. |
I have lived here forever and have never been flooded. Why do I need flood insurance?
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| 159. |
How can I see Harford County’s flood maps and find out more information?
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| 160. |
Why did my bank tell me that flood insurance is mandatory?
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| 161. |
How are rates determined for a flood insurance policy?
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| 162. |
Where can I find out more about purchasing flood insurance?
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GOVERNMENT AND LEGISLATION
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| 163. |
Are there any other ways I can participate in the legislative process, such as advisory boards or commissions?
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| 164. |
How can I become a Commissioner of Harford County Commission for Women?
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| 165. |
How can I contact my elected officials?
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| 166. |
How can I find out ahead of time what will be on the Council's agenda for a particular meeting?
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| 167. |
How can I find out what federal, state or county legislative district I am in and the name of my legislators?
|
| 168. |
How can I get on the agenda to address the Council about a particular subject?
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| 169. |
I want to learn more about the County, its structure and budget. Where can I obtain more information?
|
| 170. |
What does the Budget Advisory Board do?
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| 171. |
What Does the Cultural Advisory Board do?
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| 172. |
What does the Harford Network Advisory Board do?
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| 173. |
What does the People's Counsel Citizen's Advisory Board do?
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| 174. |
When and Where are Commission for Women's Meetings?
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| 175. |
When and where does the County Council meet?
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| 176. |
Where can I call to get involved in women's issues/legislation?
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HEALTH
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| 177. |
As a senior citizen I have questions regarding Health Insurance; can anyone help me?
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| 178. |
Do we have a Pharmacy Assistance Program in the County?
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| 179. |
What is Influenza (Also Called Flu)?
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| 180. |
What is the treatment for head lice?
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HEALTH - SWINE FLU
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| 181. |
Are there medicines to treat H1N1 flu?
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| 182. |
Can I get the 2009 H1N1 flu more than once?
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| 183. |
Can my child receive the H1N1 Flumist and Seasonal FluMist?
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| 184. |
Can my child receive the H1N1 FluMist vaccine if he/she can NOT receive the Seasonal FluMist?
|
| 185. |
Do you have to be a resident of the county or state to get the H1N1 vaccination in Harford County?
|
| 186. |
Does the Health Department have thimerosal (a type of preservative) free vaccine?
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| 187. |
Does the seasonal flu vaccine provide protection against H1N1?
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| 188. |
Flu season seems to be dying down - Why do people still need a vaccination against 2009 H1N1?
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| 189. |
How does H1N1 flu spread?
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| 190. |
How long can someone with the H1N1 flu infect someone else?
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| 191. |
How many doses do I need?
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| 192. |
If I have a family member at home who is sick with H1N1 flu, should I go to work or school?
|
| 193. |
Is the H1N1 FluMist (nasal spray) better than the H1N1 shot (or vice versa)?
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| 194. |
Is the vaccine safe?
|
| 195. |
Should I get the H1N1 vaccine if I had the H1N1 flu already?
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| 196. |
Should I go to the emergency room if I am only a little sick?
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| 197. |
What are the emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention?
|
| 198. |
What are the signs and symptoms of H1N1 flu in people?
|
| 199. |
What can I do to protect myself from getting sick?
|
| 200. |
What is H1N1 (swine) flu?
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| 201. |
What is the cost of the H1N1 vaccine?
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| 202. |
What should I do if I get sick?
|
| 203. |
When and where will the Health Department be giving the H1N1 vaccine?
|
| 204. |
When should I call my doctor?
|
| 205. |
Where can I get additional information on H1N1?
|
| 206. |
Who can get the FluMist (nasal spray)?
|
| 207. |
Who should get the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine?
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| 208. |
Why do pharmacies and physicians charge for H1N1 vaccination?
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HEALTH CARE BENEFITS
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| 209. |
At what age do you have to remove dependents from the insurance coverage?
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| 210. |
Can I change my primary care physician in the middle of an enrollment year?
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| 211. |
How do I add or delete dependents to my health care plan?
|
| 212. |
Is there a limit to the amount of time that I have to make changes to my health care dependents?
|
| 213. |
What happens if I am covered under another insurance plan and do not need insurance coverage with Harford County Government?
|
| 214. |
When can I add or delete dependents to my health care plan?
|
| 215. |
When can I make changes in the health care benefit plan that I have enrolled in?
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| 216. |
When does insurance coverage become effective for new hires?
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HIGHWAY SAFETY
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| 217. |
How are speed limits set?
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| 218. |
What are the maximum speed limits as set forth by Maryland statute?
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| 219. |
What conditions influence speed limits?
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| 220. |
What is a traffic engineering study?
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| 221. |
What is the 85th percentile speed?
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HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
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| 222. |
What is a Harford County Landmark?
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| 223. |
What is the process to designate a Harford County Landmark?
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| 224. |
What is the National Register of Historic Places?
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| 225. |
What are National Register Historic Districts?
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| 226. |
Who is eligible for Maryland Rehabilitation Tax Credits?
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HOUSING SERVICES
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| 227. |
Are there any Senior Citizen Housing Units in Harford County?
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| 228. |
How do I report a violation of the Livability Code?
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| 229. |
How does a person or family apply for a Voucher?
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| 230. |
How long can a family remain on the Housing Choice Voucher Program?
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| 231. |
How often are the rental units inspected by the Housing Agency?
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| 232. |
I am homeless -or- I am about to be evicted. What assistance can I receive?
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| 233. |
I want to buy a home. What assistance can I receive?
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| 234. |
I'm having a problem with my Landlord.
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| 235. |
I'm having problems meeting my mortgage. What assistance can I receive?
|
| 236. |
Is there a code for rental housing standards?
|
| 237. |
What can I do about Housing problems/issues?
|
| 238. |
What is a Housing Choice Voucher?
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| 239. |
What Rental Subsidy Programs are available?
|
| 240. |
Who qualifies for the Housing Choice Voucher Program?
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IMPACT FEES
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| 241. |
What is an Impact Fee?
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| 242. |
How much are the Public School Impact Fees?
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| 243. |
Who pays the Impact Fee?
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| 244. |
When will the Impact Fee be paid?
|
| 245. |
What will the Impact Fee be used for?
|
| 246. |
What uses can be exempted from payment of an Impact Fee?
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| 247. |
If I buy an existing home, will I be charged an Impact Fee?
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| 248. |
How do Impact Fees benefit existing, as well as new, residents?
|
| 249. |
Do School Impact Fees apply to the incorporated towns in Harford County?
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| 250. |
Are changes in use or additions to existing houses charged an Impact Fee?
|
| 251. |
What is an Impact Fee credit?
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| 252. |
Can the Impact Fee revenues be deposited in a general fund?
|
| 253. |
Do Impact Fee revenues have to be spent within a certain period of time?
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| 254. |
If Harford County has to refund Impact Fees collected at some time in the future, who receives the refund?
|
| 255. |
Did Harford County hire an outside consultant to help develop a School Impact Fee?
|
| 256. |
What is the legal basis to charge School Impact Fees in Harford County?
|
| 257. |
What other jurisdictions in Maryland charge a School Impact Fee?
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JURY DUTY
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| 258. |
How was I chosen for jury duty?
|
| 259. |
Will jury service place my job in jeopardy?
|
| 260. |
Does my employer pay me for work-time lost while serving jury duty?
|
| 261. |
What is the payment policy for serving jury duty?
|
| 262. |
Where do I report?
|
| 263. |
How long will I serve?
|
| 264. |
Where do I park?
|
| 265. |
What can/cannot be brought in?
|
| 266. |
What do I wear to jury duty?
|
| 267. |
What is the difference between a grand jury and a trial (petit) jury?
|
| 268. |
What types of cases will I hear?
|
| 269. |
What happens if I don’t report to jury duty or I fail to respond to the Court’s questionnaire?
|
| 270. |
What if I need to postpone/reschedule my date for jury duty?
|
| 271. |
What if I need to be excused for work or financial hardship?
|
| 272. |
What if I need to be excused for medical reasons?
|
| 273. |
What if I am not a US citizen?
|
| 274. |
What if I am no longer a resident of Harford County?
|
| 275. |
What if I am Active Duty Military?
|
| 276. |
What if I am a full time student?
|
| 277. |
What if I have been convicted of a crime or I have a criminal charge pending?
|
| 278. |
What if I received a summons but I recently served jury duty?
|
| 279. |
What if I still have questions?
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LANDLORDS
|
| 280. |
Can I get an inspection of my rental unit before I find an eligible family to be my tenant?
|
| 281. |
Can the Housing Agency provide a credit check for me on a client?
|
| 282. |
How do I know if this family will be a good tenant in my rental property?
|
| 283. |
I'm having a problem with my tenant.
|
| 284. |
What happens if my tenant moves out and leaves damages to my house?
|
| 285. |
What type of housing qualifies for the Housing Choice Voucher Program?
|
| 286. |
Who will pay me the rent money, and how much will the tenant pay?
|
| 287. |
Who will pay me the security deposit, and how much will I get?
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LEAD FREE MATERIALS
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| 288. |
Are jobs that currently have permits exempt from this law?
|
| 289. |
Do the lead-free requirements apply to publicly owned water treatment and distribution systems?
|
| 290. |
Does the law apply to agricultural use?
|
| 291. |
How will the new law be enforced?
|
| 292. |
How will this law be enforced and who or what agency will be enforcing it?
|
| 293. |
What about the federal law?
|
| 294. |
What does "dispenses water for human consumption" mean?
|
| 295. |
What is HB 372?
|
| 296. |
What penalties will result if this law is violated?
|
| 297. |
When will the Board publish regulations?
|
| 298. |
When will the regulation be in effect?
|
| 299. |
Where is HB 372 published?
|
| 300. |
Who will be in charge of communicating this law to the plumbers, companies, municipalities and contractors?
|
| 301. |
Will a supplier be allowed to carry lead non-compliant brass/materials in their inventory?
|
| 302. |
Will I have a chance to comment on the proposed regulations?
|
| 303. |
Will Maryland be issuing a list of materials that are required to follow this law?
|
| 304. |
Will the regulations also apply to Baltimore County and the WSSC jurisdiction?
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LEGAL INFORMATION
|
| 305. |
An item which was stolen from my home has been found in a pawn shop. How do I get it back?
|
| 306. |
Are there any legal services available to senior citizens?
|
| 307. |
Does the Sheriff's Office have records on pawn transactions in the county?
|
| 308. |
Does the Sheriff's Office hold auctions for unclaimed items?
|
| 309. |
How can I drop the charges?
|
| 310. |
How can I find out my court date?
|
| 311. |
How do I contact the Property Management Unit directly?
|
| 312. |
How do I know which Division is handling my case?
|
| 313. |
How do I protect myself from the defendant?
|
| 314. |
If I do not agree with the outcome of a case, in which I was the victim, what can I do about it?
|
| 315. |
Is it important that I record the serial numbers of my personal belongings?
|
| 316. |
What can I do about Enforcement/Administration of Justice problems/issues?
|
| 317. |
What information do I need when calling or visiting the State's Attorney's Office?
|
| 318. |
What will happen if I do not show up for court as a witness?
|
| 319. |
When and how do I get my restitution?
|
| 320. |
When my property is seized, how do I get it back?
|
| 321. |
Where can a person call for legal assistance in a domestic situation?
|
| 322. |
Who can I contact with a consumer protection question?
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LEISURE AND RECREATION
|
| 323. |
Are there any gymnasiums that I can rent for a birthday party?
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| 324. |
Are there any pavilions in Harford County that I can rent for a function?
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| 325. |
Can I drink alcoholic beverages at Flying Point Park or Mariner Point Park?
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| 326. |
Can I set up a “moon bounce” or have pony rides at Friends Park?
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| 327. |
Can I swim at Flying Point Park or Mariner Point Park?
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| 328. |
Can I transfer my registration from one council’s program to another council’s program?
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| 329. |
Can you pay a Parks & Recreation program registration fee with a credit card?
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| 330. |
Can you register on-line for a Parks & Recreation program?
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| 331. |
Do you have to reserve Friends Park?
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| 332. |
How do we go about securing facilities (fields, etc?
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| 333. |
Is there a fee to reserve Friends Park?
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| 334. |
What does Volunteer Harford do?
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| 335. |
Where can I go canoeing or kayaking in Harford County?
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| 336. |
Where can I go hiking or take a nature hike in Harford County?
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| 337. |
Where can I see native live animal displays in Harford County?
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| 338. |
Where can I take a guided boat trip in Harford County?
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LICENSE & PERMITS
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| 339. |
I don't agree with a decision on a permit or interpretation of a regulation made by a County agency. Is there a way I can appeal this decision ?
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| 340. |
When is a grading permit required?
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| 341. |
Who approves grading permits?
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| 342. |
When is a building permit needed?
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| 343. |
How can I obtain a building permit application?
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| 344. |
How long is a permit valid?
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| 345. |
Who can apply for the permit?
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| 346. |
How long does it take to receive an approved permit?
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| 347. |
What are the fees for building permits, and when are they paid?
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| 348. |
How can I check the status of my building permit?
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| 349. |
Who do I contact regarding building inspections?
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| 350. |
Who do I contact for a mobile home or manufactured housing building permit?
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| 351. |
Where can I get a site plan?
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| 352. |
Can I get a refund on a permit if I change my mind?
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| 353. |
Do I need a permit for a barn?
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| 354. |
Do I need a permit for a deck, shed, fence, club basement or patio?
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| 355. |
What size accessory building can I put on my property?
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| 356. |
What is the Natural Resource District and how will it affect my property?
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| 357. |
Can I park an untagged or inoperable vehicle on my property?
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| 358. |
Do I need a permit for a pond?
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| 359. |
Can I have horses on my property?
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| 360. |
Where can dog runs be located and do I need a permit?
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| 361. |
Can I operate a business out of my home and do I need a permit?
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| 362. |
Can I have a second dwelling on my property?
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| 363. |
What are the requirements for cottage housing?
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| 364. |
Where can I obtain a building license?
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| 365. |
What are the phone numbers of the agencies approving my permit?
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| 366. |
What is an Impact Fee?
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| 367. |
Who pays the Impact Fee?
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| 368. |
What uses can be exempted from payment of an Impact Fee?
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| 369. |
How much are the Public School Impact Fees?
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| 370. |
When will the Impact Fee be paid?
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| 371. |
What are the zoning classifications?
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LOCAL INCOME TAX
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| 372. |
What happened to the "piggyback tax" and why is my local tax rate so different?
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| 373. |
What is the Local Income tax rate for Harford County?
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PROPERTY TAX
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| 374. |
Can I make an advance payment of county property tax?
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| 375. |
Can I pay my taxes by credit card?
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| 376. |
How can I reduce the amount of property taxes I have to pay?
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| 377. |
How is the current assessed value determined for my property?
|
| 378. |
How is the interest calculated?
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| 379. |
I am new to the County and have purchased a home. Do I have to pay property tax in Harford County?
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| 380. |
I did not receive a property tax bill for my property. What do I need to do?
|
| 381. |
I have a question about my tax bill. Who can I talk to?
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| 382. |
I lost my property tax bill, how can I get a new property tax bill?
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| 383. |
I understand that Harford County offers a Solar Tax Credit for homes using solar equipment. How can I get more information?
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| 384. |
I understand that I can pay my property taxes in a semiannual method. Does my property qualify and if so, how do I go about doing this?
|
| 385. |
I want to pay my taxes on an annual basis, rather than semiannually. How do I do this?
|
| 386. |
What are the payment calendars for Water and Sewer charges?
|
| 387. |
What happens if I do not pay my property taxes?
|
| 388. |
What is a Tax Sale?
|
| 389. |
What is the County's rate of interest on properties sold at Tax Sale?
|
| 390. |
What is the taxable year?
|
| 391. |
When are property tax bills due?
|
| 392. |
Where can I pay my taxes?
|
| 393. |
Why did my taxes increase if the County Council lowered the County tax rate from .926 per $100 to .908 per $100?
|
| 394. |
Why do I have to pay for water and sewer service when I am already paying property taxes?
|
| 395. |
Why does the county offer a discount and charge interest and penalty?
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RECORDATION TAXES
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| 396. |
What is the recordation tax rate in Harford County and what is its purpose?
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RENTAL FACILITY
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| 397. |
Can I have both my wedding ceremony and reception at Swan Harbor Farm?
|
| 398. |
Can I rent the house without renting the tent at Swan Harbor Farm?
|
| 399. |
Can I rent the tent without renting the house at Swan Harbor Farm?
|
| 400. |
Can we come in early to decorate Swan Harbor Farm?
|
| 401. |
Do you have a list of vendors that you can provide for events at Swan Harbor Farm?
|
| 402. |
Do you have a preferred caterers list for Swan Harbor Farm?
|
| 403. |
Does Swan Harbor Farm charge a fee to photographers who want to have a photo session on their site?
|
| 404. |
Does the tent have heaters, air conditioners or fans?
|
| 405. |
How can I arrange to see the property at Swan Harbor Farm?
|
| 406. |
What happens if it rains and I have an event scheduled at Swan Harbor Farm?
|
| 407. |
What kinds of events can be held at Swan Harbor Farm?
|
| 408. |
What type of music is allowed at Swan Harbor Farm?
|
| 409. |
When does the season start and end for Swan Harbor Farm?
|
| 410. |
Where do ceremonies take place at Swan Harbor Farm?
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SENIOR CITIZENS
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| 411. |
Are there any Adult Day Care Centers In Harford County?
|
| 412. |
Are there any Assisted Living facilities in Harford County?
|
| 413. |
Are there any legal services available to senior citizens?
|
| 414. |
Are there any Nursing Homes in Harford County?
|
| 415. |
Are there any Senior Centers in Harford County?
|
| 416. |
Are there any Senior Citizen Housing Units in Harford County?
|
| 417. |
As a senior citizen I have questions regarding Health Insurance; can anyone help me?
|
| 418. |
Do we have a Pharmacy Assistance Program in the County?
|
| 419. |
Do we have a Transportation Service in the County?
|
| 420. |
How do I get in contact with our Office on Aging?
|
| 421. |
How do I volunteer?
|
| 422. |
How often can I volunteer?
|
| 423. |
What does Volunteer Harford do?
|
| 424. |
What geographic area does Volunteer Harford serve?
|
| 425. |
What types of volunteer opportunities does Volunteer Harford have?
|
| 426. |
Where can I get help with food stamps, medical/nursing home assistance?
|
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SINGLE-STREAM RECYCLING
|
| 427. |
Do I need trash collection in order to have curbside recycling collection?
|
| 428. |
What is single stream recycling?
|
| 429. |
How do I know what day of the week my recycling will be picked up by my trash collector?
|
| 430. |
Why doesn’t Harford County provide recycling containers to residents?
|
| 431. |
I was only provided with one recycling sticker to place on my container to designate it for recycling. What if I have more than one container?
|
| 432. |
Why can’t I recycle plastic bags at curbside? Where can they be recycled?
|
| 433. |
What type of plastics can I put out for recycling?
|
| 434. |
What happens to the paper, metal, glass, plastic and aluminum after it is collected from my house and how are they separated?
|
| 435. |
What do I do if I need more than one recycling container; is there a limit?
|
| 436. |
Can residents living in apartments and condominiums recycle?
|
| 437. |
Who do I call if my recycling wasn’t picked up?
|
| 438. |
Do I have to rinse my recyclables?
|
| 439. |
Do I have to take labels off of containers?
|
| 440. |
Why should we recycle when it’s easier just to landfill?
|
| 441. |
Will more people recycle now?
|
| 442. |
Do you have any drop off locations?
|
| 443. |
What do you charge to drop off recycling?
|
| 444. |
What are the advantages to single stream?
|
| 445. |
What exactly can I put into my single stream container?
|
| 446. |
Can I put grass clippings and tree limbs into my recycling container?
|
| 447. |
How can I reduce the amount of catalogs I receive in the mail?
|
| 448. |
Are coroplast (polypropylene) campaign signs recyclable?
|
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SNOW REMOVAL
|
| 449. |
Can’t the County remove the snow they put in my driveway?
|
| 450. |
Why do the plows go so fast and throw snow on my sidewalk?
|
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SOLID WASTE, RECYCLING AND MULCH/COMPOST
|
| 451. |
What phone numbers should I call if I need to speak to someone in Environmental Services?
|
| 452. |
What residential material can be disposed of at the Harford Waste Disposal Center and the Tollgate Yard Trim drop-off facility?
|
| 453. |
What residential material is not allowed for disposal at the Harford Waste Disposal Center?
|
| 454. |
Why are you limiting me to bring no more than 25% of my load with certain materials?
|
| 455. |
If my load of unauthorized material exceed 25% of my load, what options do I have for disposal of this material?
|
| 456. |
What are your hours of operation for Environmental Services?
|
| 457. |
What are your fees?
|
| 458. |
Do you accept credit card or check at the HWDC for payment?
|
| 459. |
What are the directions to Environmental Services facilities?
|
| 460. |
My trash was not picked up today. What should I do?
|
| 461. |
I am new to Harford County, Maryland. What companies pick-up household trash and recycling?
|
| 462. |
Are peanut butter jars, margarine tubs, and yogurt containers recyclable?
|
| 463. |
Can I recycle computer/electronics in Harford County?
|
| 464. |
How do I dispose of paint?
|
| 465. |
Where can I get rid of old stale gasoline?
|
| 466. |
Plastic motor oil containers have the designation #1 or #2 on them. Can I put these out with my recyclable containers during “blue-bag week”?
|
| 467. |
Where is the nearest location to drop off used motor oil and antifreeze for recycling?
|
| 468. |
Where can I dispose of tires?
|
| 469. |
What is the availability of mulch and compost?
|
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TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
|
| 470. |
What is the purpose of the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program?
|
| 471. |
Where can development rights be transferred from (sending areas)?
|
| 472. |
How many development rights can be transferred?
|
| 473. |
How many times can a development right be transferred?
|
| 474. |
How are development rights transferred?
|
| 475. |
Where can development rights be transferred to (receiving areas)?
|
| 476. |
Can development rights be transferred from one AG zoned parcel to another AG zoned parcel?
|
| 477. |
How many development rights can be transferred from an AG zoned parcel to another AG zoned parcel?
|
| 478. |
How many development rights can an AG zoned parcel receive from another AG zoned parcel?
|
| 479. |
Can an AG zoned parcel both send and receive development rights?
|
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TRANSFER TAXES
|
| 480. |
What is the transfer tax rate in Harford County and what is its purpose?
|
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TRANSPORTATION
|
| 481. |
Do we have a Transportation Service in the County?
|
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WATER & SEWER
|
| 482. |
I'm moving to another home. Where do I report a change of address, and who should I call to get the water turned on at my new residence?
|
| 483. |
What is in my water?
|
| 484. |
What is my water tested for, and how often is it tested?
|
| 485. |
Who should I call when I need maintenance service on my water or sewer system?
|
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WATER & SEWER BILL
|
| 486. |
Do I have to pay for sewer if I water my lawn or fill my swimming pool?
|
| 487. |
How can I connect to the County's water and sewer system?
|
| 488. |
How often will I receive a water and sewer bill? What are the rates?
|
| 489. |
I am going to be renting a home. Can I receive the water and sewer bill?
|
| 490. |
I am moving from my present home in Harford County. What do I need to do?
|
| 491. |
I have a question concerning my water and sewer bill. Who do I contact?
|
| 492. |
I just bought this house one month ago and you have billed me for three months for water and sewer usage. Why?
|
| 493. |
What happens if I don't pay my water and sewer bill?
|
| 494. |
What is the user benefit assessment?
|
| 495. |
When are the water and sewer assessment notices mailed to properties owners?
|
| 496. |
Where can I pay my water and sewer bill?
|
| 497. |
Why do I have to pay for water and sewer service when I am already paying property taxes?
|
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WATER SOURCE PROTECTION DISTRICTS
|
| 498. |
How can I find out if I live within a water source protection district?
|
| 499. |
What are community and nontransient-noncommunity water systems?
|
| 500. |
My property is within a nontransient noncommunity water system district. The wells that serve the water system are over 500 feet away from our property. Are there impervious surface restrictions on my property?
|
| 501. |
My neighbor has a private well and the well’s 100 foot radius comes onto my property. Do I have limitations or restrictions on my property?
|
| 502. |
I have an existing house on a 1 acre residential lot that is located within the Perryman wellfield district. What impervious surface limitations do I have?
|
| 503. |
Are vehicle service or fuel filling stations allowed in a water source protection district?
|
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ZONING
|
| 504. |
What are the zoning classifications?
|
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ZONING ENFORCEMENT
|
| 505. |
What are some typical residential zoning violations?
|
| 506. |
What are some typical commercial zoning violations?
|
| 507. |
What conditions do NOT constitute zoning violations?
|
| 508. |
What are the penalties imposed upon property owners failing to comply with zoning regulations?
|
| 509. |
Who should I contact with questions regarding a potential violation, and how do I lodge a formal complaint?
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