Fiscal Analyses
The County Council fiscal policy staff reviews introduced legislation to determine potential fiscal impacts to the County.
For all legislation introduced before September 2025, fiscal analyses were conducted by the Office of the County Auditor.
Fiscal Analyses
The current analyses and an archive of analyses by the Office of the County Auditor are listed below.
| Year | Month | Fiscal Analysis | Description | Legislation | Tabled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | February | CB15-2026 | (ZRA 216) Animal Hospitals – Permitted Use in M-1 Zoning District | Legislation | No |
| 2026 | February | CR37-2026 | Height Variance- Elkridge Community Center and 50 Plus Center | Legislation | No |
| 2026 | February | CB11-2026 | Multi-year Grant Agreement renewal – Howard County Housing | Legislation | No |
| 2026 | February | CB12-2026 | Landlord Tenant Relations – Eviction Notice Requirement | Legislation | No |
| 2026 | February | CB14-2026 | (ZRA 214) Age Restricted Adult Housing Apartments – New Conditional Use | Legislation | No |
| 2026 | January | CB1-2026 | Authorizing and empowering – bonds - $7,600,000 | Legislation | No |
| 2026 | January | CR20-2026 | Public Sewer and Utility Easement Termination –Washington Boulevard – 0.658 acres (28,650 square feet) | Legislation | No |
| 2026 | January | CR19-2026 | Adopting comprehensive revision – Landscape Manual | Legislation | No |
| 2026 | January | CB2-2026 | Amendments - Property Tax Credit for Credit for Disabled Law | Legislation | No |
| 2026 | January | TAO1-FY2026 | Transferring $7,600,000 – E1036 – Oakland Mills Middle School Addition and Renovation | Legislation | No |
| 2026 | January | CB4-2026 | (ZRA 219) Zoning Regulation Amendment 219 – Activity Centers – TOD or TNC Zoning Districts – Age-Restricted Adult Housing | Legislation | No |
| 2026 | January | CB3-2026 | (ZRA 218) Accessory Dwelling Units- Allowed by right in certain zoning districts, under certain conditions | Legislation | No |