Jump to:
  1. Home
  2. Government
  3. Community
  4. Business
  5. Services
  6. How Do I...

  1. Home

  2. Government

    1. Elected Officials
      1. Mayor Keith R. Sydnor
      2. Councilmember Kyla Clark, Ward 2
      3. Council President Brencis D. Smith, At-Large
      4. Councilmember James Kole, Ward 1
      5. Councilmember Adrian G. Simmons, Ward 1
      6. Councilmember Jeffrey Mills, Ward 2
    2. Boards, Commissions and Committees
      1. What's the Difference?
      2. List of Boards/Commissions/Committees
        1. Laurel 4th of July Committee
        2. Laurel Arts Council
        3. Bicycle and Pedestrian CAC
        4. Board of Appeals
        5. Board of Election Supervisors
        6. Board of Trustees - Retirement
        7. Citizens Advisory Committee for Parks and Recreation
        8. Citizens Advisory Committee for Senior Residents and Persons with Disabilities
        9. City of Laurel Tree Board
        10. Community Redevelopment Authority
        11. Education Advisory Committee
        12. Emergency Services Commission
        13. Environmental Affairs Committee
        14. Historic District Commission
          1. City of Laurel Historic District
          2. How to Apply for a Change to Structure or Property in the Historic District
          3. Tax Credit
        15. Juneteenth Executive Committee
        16. Laurel Ethics Commission
        17. Multicultural Advisory Committee
        18. No-Kill Community Animal Shelter Task Force
        19. Planning Commission
        20. Pride Celebration Committee
        21. Public Safety and Transportation Committee
        22. Youth Services Commission
      3. How to Serve on a Committee
      4. Meeting Calendar
    3. Council Meeting Agendas and Minutes
    4. Departments
      1. Budget and Personnel Services
        1. Accounts Receivable Online Payments
        2. Audit Reports
        3. Board of Trustees of the City of Laurel Retirement Plans
        4. City Budgets
        5. Insurance Program
        6. Job Opportunities
          1. Application Process
          2. Employee Benefits
          3. Apply Online
        7. Mayor's Summer Job Program
        8. Misc. ACH Payments - Business PPTX & Donations
        9. Projects for Bid
        10. Tax Information
        11. City of Laurel Personnel Services
        12. Upcoming Public Hearings Laurel CDA 2024
          Ordinance No 2023 Laurel CDA 2024
        13. Constant Yield Tax Rate
      2. Communications
        1. Passport Office
          1. General Information
          2. Application Fees
          3. Book an Appointment
          4. How to fill out DS-11 Application
        2. Laurel TV
        3. Podcast City Studios Podcast Room
        4. News & Press Releases
        5. Newsletters and Publications
          1. Economic and Community Development Newsletter
          2. Laurel Ledger (Laurel Independent Insert)
          3. Laurel Living Newsletter
          4. Laurel Parks and Recreation Seasonal Brochure
          5. Laurel Senior Services Newsletter
          6. City Newsletter - The Laurel Dispatch (Archival Only)
          7. Annual Report (Archival Only)
        6. Social Media Center
        7. Press Kits
        8. History
          1. They Served as City Officials....
          2. Walking Tour of Historic Laurel
          3. The City of Laurel Seal
        9. Visitor Information
          1. About Laurel & Its History
            1. The City Seal
            2. They Served as City Officials
            3. Walking Tour of Historic Laurel
          2. Shopping
          3. Dining
          4. Health & Fitness
          5. Hotels
          6. Transportation
      3. Economic and Community Development
        1. Planning & Zoning
          1. Pending & Recent Zoning Applications
          2. Zoning Applications
            1. Appeals
            2. Extension Requests for Validity of Approvals
            3. Site & Landscape Plans
            4. Subdivision Approval
            5. Variance
            6. M-X-T Zone Site Plans
            7. Revitalization Overlay Area Plans
            8. Neo-Traditional Overlay Plans
            9. Special Exception
            10. Sign Modification
            11. Determination of Substantial Change
            12. Forest Stand Delineation
            13. Forest Conservation Plan
            14. Record Plat
            15. Certification of Nonconforming Use
            16. Zoning Map Amendment
            17. Land Development Code - Text Amendment
          3. Zoning Verification Letters
        2. Affordable Housing Program
        3. Arts & Entertainment District
        4. Economic Development Commercial Corridor Program
        5. City Grant Programs
          1. Main Street Business Relocation Grant Program**APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED**
          2. Main Street Façade Improvement Grant Program**APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED**
          3. Thrive Small Business Grant Program
          4. Homebuyer Assistance Program
          5. Returning Citizens Grant Program
        6. Unified Land Development Code
        7. Environmental Programs
        8. City Limits & Addresses
        9. 2020 Census
        10. Available COVID-19 Business Resources
        11. Master Plan Update 2025-2026
      4. Emergency Management
        1. About Department of Emergency Management
          1. Meet the Team
          2. What is Emergency Management?
          3. The Emergency Management Cycle
        2. Mitigation
          1. Hazard Mitigation Plan
          2. Floodplain Management
          3. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) & Community Rating System (CRS)
          4. Archived Documents
          5. AWARE Flood Monitoring System
        3. Preparedness
          1. All-Hazards Preparedness Guide
          2. Build a Kit
          3. Make a Plan
          4. Emergency Alerts
        4. Community Emergency Response Team
        5. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program
        6. Response
          The Emergency Operations Center
        7. Recovery
        8. Contacts and Resources
        9. Mosquito Control Program
          1. Details About the Mosquito Spraying in Laurel
          2. Mosquito-Borne Disease Surveillance
          3. Adult Mosquito Nuisance Control
          4. Exclusions of Property from Nuisance Adult Mosquito Control Spraying
          5. Adult Mosquito Control to Protect Public Health from Mosquito-Borne Disease
          6. Tips to Rid Your Community of Mosquito Breeding Sites
          7. Mosquito Videos
      5. Fire Marshal and Permit Services
        1. Permits
          1. ePermits
          2. Solar Permit
          3. Browse Permits
            1. Building and Development
              1. City Building Codes
              2. Commercial Building Permit Application
              3. Commercial Tenant Fit Up/Alteration
              4. Demolition - Commercial
              5. Electrical Permit Application
              6. Electrical Plan Review Form
              7. Fee Schedules
              8. Fire & Life Safety Review Application
              9. Grading Permit Application
              10. Mechanical Permit Application
              11. Right-of-Way Permit Application
              12. Sitework Permit Application
            2. Handicapped Parking Permits
            3. Main Street
              Main Street Area Building Permits Fees Program
            4. Miscellaneous
              1. Portable Storage Containers (PODs)
              2. Residential Rental Licenses
              3. Security Systems & Burglar Alarms
              4. Sign Permits
              5. Yard Sales & Garage Sales
            5. Parade / Public Assembly Permits
            6. Residential Home Improvement
              1. Basement Finishing
              2. Decks & Patios
              3. Demolition - Residential
              4. Driveways
              5. Fences
              6. Fireplaces
              7. Garages
              8. Interior Renovations
              9. Pools (including Hot Tubs & Spas)
              10. Porches
              11. Residential Additions
              12. Retaining Walls
              13. Roof Sheeting Replacement (Townhouses Only)
              14. Sheds
              15. Walkways & Sidewalk Paving
            7. Special Vehicle Parking Permit
            8. Use and Occupancy
              1. Family Day Care License and Permit
              2. Home Occupations and Home Professional Offices
              3. Use and Occupancy Permit
          4. New Residential Subdivision Development/Individual Lot Development Permit
          5. Residential Home Improvement Permits
          6. City Impact Fees
          7. City Building Codes
          8. Construction Bulletins
          9. Fee Schedules
        2. Inspections
        3. Alarms - Residential and Commercial
        4. Miscellaneous Licenses Including Alarms
        5. Residential Rental Licenses
        6. Pet Licensing
        7. Foreclosure Registration Program
        8. Property Standards and Code Enforcement
        9. Rain Check Rebate Program
      6. Human Services
        1. City of Laurel Multiservice Center
        2. Laurel Helping Hands Youth Services Bureau
          1. Counseling
          2. Groups
          3. Information & Referrals
          4. School Partnerships
        3. Resources
      7. Information Technology
        1. About the Department of Information Technology
        2. IT Apprenticeship & Internship Programs
        3. Maps and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
        4. MyLaurel Mobile App
        5. Web Site Services
        6. Laurel Connectivity Initiative
      8. Office of the City Administrator
        1. Volunteering
          1. Volunteering Form
          2. Safe Nights Program Volunteering Form
          3. 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks
        2. Laurel Citizens University
        3. Citizen Complaint Form
        4. Digital Signage Use for Non-Profit Groups in Laurel
        5. Cable Franchise Liaison
        6. Buy a Brick Program
      9. Office of the City Council
        Safe Winter Nights
      10. Office of the City Clerk
        1. Charter Resolutions
        2. Public Notices
        3. Legislation and Executive Orders
          Legislation and Executive Orders Archives
        4. Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) Requests
        5. Meetings, Agendas and Minutes
        6. Elections and Voter Registration
          1. 2025 General Election
          2. 2023 General Election
          3. 2021 General Election
          4. Campaign Contributions Disbursement Forms
            Past Campaign Contribution Disbursement Forms
          5. Running for Office
          6. Voting Wards and Polling Places
          7. Voter Registration and Information
        7. Municipal Code and City Charter
        8. Notary Services
      11. Office of the Mayor
        1. City Solicitor
        2. Youth Drone Certificate Program
        3. Let's Talk Town Hall Report 2024
        4. Ceremonial Documents
        5. Community Outreach Programs
          1. Marcus Colbert Outstanding Citizenship Award
          2. Mayor's City Hall in the Park
          3. Mayor’s Golden Shovel Award
          4. Mayor’s Green Shovel Award Program
          5. Youth Environmental Leadership Award Program
        6. Mayor's Office Programs
          1. Hometown Heroes – Honorary Banner Recognition Program
          2. Safe Summer Nights Program
        7. Proclamation & Citation Requests
        8. Reports
        9. Request Use of City Seal and Logos
      12. Parks and Recreation
        1. About Us
          1. Job Opportunities
          2. Contact Parks and Recreation
          3. News and Press
          4. Seasonal Brochure
          5. Funding and Grants
            Youth Services Grant
          6. Projects for Bid
          7. Parade and Public Assembly Permits
        2. Special Events
          1. Events Calendar
          2. Seasonal Brochure
          3. Year-Round Events
            Music at the Mansion
          4. Community Events
          5. Fall/Winter Events
            1. Take-Away Treat Spooktacular
            2. Harvest Moon Hayride
            3. Breakfast with Santa
            4. Armory Illumination
            5. Free Holiday Movie
            6. Free Friday Indoor Movies (Winter)
          6. Spring/Summer Events
            1. Eggstravaganza
            2. Patuxent River Clean Up
            3. Earth Day Clean Up
            4. Lakefest
            5. Kids To Parks Day
            6. Bike Decorating Event
            7. Outdoor Movies and Concerts in the Park
            8. Park and Recreation Month
            9. Touch - A - Truck
            10. Doggie Dip Day
        3. Programs & Services
          1. Adult Activities
            1. Adult Drop-in Programs
            2. Adult Leagues
            3. Fitness Rooms
            4. Adult Trips
          2. Aquatics
          3. Classes and Registration
          4. Community Centers
          5. Preschool Program
          6. Seasonal Brochure
          7. Senior Services
          8. Summer Day Camps
            1. Summer Shenanigans (Ages 3-5)
            2. Youth Day Camp (Ages 5/6-12)
            3. Teen Camp (Ages 13-14)
            4. Counselor in Training (CIT) 
          9. Teen, Adult, and Family Excursions
            1. Teen Trips (13-18)
            2. Adult Trips
          10. Weddings
          11. Youth Activities
            1. Youth Drop-In Programs
            2. Non-League Youth Sports
            3. Teen Trips (13-18)
            4. Youth Sports Alliance
        4. Parks & Facilities
          1. Facilities
            1. City Facilities
            2. Community Centers
            3. Facility Rentals
            4. Other Facilities
            5. The Mansion at Laurel
            6. Swimming Pools
          2. Parks & Playgrounds
            1. Find a Park
            2. Passive Parkland
            3. Adopt-a-Park Program
          3. Facility & Pavilion Rentals
          4. Report Park Vandalism or Repair Needs
          5. Facilities and Grounds Division
          6. Weddings
        5. City Home Page
      13. Police
        1. About Us
          1. Chief of Police
          2. Deputy Chief of Police
          3. Command Staff
          4. Laurel Police Department Overview
          5. Mission and Organizational Values
          6. Recruitment
            Police Recruitment
          7. Contact Us
            1. Officer Commendations & Complaints Portal
            2. Report a Tip
            3. Social Media
            4. Personal and Business Security Camera Registry
        2. Divisions
          1. Administrative Services Bureau
            1. General Orders
            2. LPD Collective Bargaining Agreement (PDF)
            3. Obtain A Report / Impound Release / Pay Citation
          2. Support Services Bureau
            Police Communications
          3. Investigative Services Bureau
          4. Patrol Bureau
            1. Officer-Worn Cameras
            2. Parking Enforcement
            3. Animal Control
            4. Specialized Patrol Units
            5. Ride-A-Long Program
          5. Special Operations Bureau
            1. Community Engagement Unit
              1. Law Enforcement Explorer Post #1870
              2. Auxiliary Police / Volunteers
              3. Citizen's Police Academy
        3. Services and Information
          1. Community Services
            1. D.A.R.E.
            2. Fingerprinting Services
            3. Neighborhood Watch Program
            4. Safety Tips
            5. Speed and Red Light Camera Information
              1. Automated Red Light Camera Enforcement Program
              2. Automated Speed Camera Enforcement Program
            6. AMBER Alert Program
            7. Statistics
            8. Social Media
            9. National Night Out
          2. Charity Events
          3. LPD News
          4. LPD Crime Reports
        4. City Home Page
      14. Public Works
        1. Alerts & Notices
          1. Active Projects and Projects for Bid
          2. Current Road Closures
          3. Public Works Holiday Schedule
        2. Recycling
          Organics Recycling
        3. Refuse
          1. Bulky Items
          2. Commercial Pickups
          3. Hazardous Waste Disposal
          4. Leaf Vacuum Collection
          5. Residential Collection
          6. Yard Waste
          7. Face Masks, Gloves, Medical & Cleaning Waste
        4. What We Do
          1. Bikeway Master Plan
          2. Handicapped Parking Permits
          3. Sidewalks
          4. Snow Removal
          5. Storm Drains
          6. Street Repair
          7. Traffic Safety
          8. Tree Management
          9. Water & Sewer
          10. Public Works Holiday Schedule
          11. FAQs
          12. DPW Collective Bargaining Agreement
        5. City Home Page
    5. Elections and Voter Information
      1. 2025 General Election
      2. 2023 General Election
      3. 2021 General Election
      4. Campaign Contributions Disbursement Forms
      5. Running for Office
      6. Voting Wards and Polling Places
      7. Voter Registration and Information
    6. Grants and Programs
      1. City of Laurel Coronavirus Response Hub
      2. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
      3. Affordable Housing Program
      4. Business and Property Development Programs
      5. Main Street Strong
    7. Get Connected
      1. Social Media
      2. Press Releases and Newsletters
      3. Alerts and Notifications
      4. MyLaurel Mobile App
      5. Contact Directory
    8. Calendars
    9. Finance Reports
      1. City Budget and Capital Improvement Plan
      2. Audit Reports
    10. City Charter & Municipal Code
    11. Maryland Public Information Act Requests
    12. Employment Opportunities
    ▲ Back to Top

  3. Community

    1. About Laurel
    2. Community Events
    3. Community News
      Newsletters and Publications
    4. Election Information and Voter Registration
    5. Traffic Control
    6. Visitor Resources
      Transportation
    7. Green Living
      1. What's New!
      2. City of Laurel Sustainability Plan
        1. Get Involved
        2. Shop Sustainably
      3. Organics Recycling (Composting) Program
        1. Composting: Easy as 1, 2, 3
        2. Compost Like a Pro: Composting Hacks
        3. Composting Resources and FAQs
      4. Recycling
        Recycle Coach
      5. Sustainable Laurel
      6. Mosquito Control Program
      7. Green Initiatives
        1. Reusable Bag Ordinance
        2. Bee City, USA
        3. No Mow April
        4. Bigbelly Solar Waste Management Systems
        5. Blink
        6. Scoop the Poop
      8. Green Community
        1. Become Energy Efficient
        2. Get Informed
      9. Informational Videos
    8. Job Opportunities
    9. Parks & Facilities
    10. Projects for Bid
    11. Social Media Center
    12. Volunteering
    ▲ Back to Top

  4. Business

    1. Grant Programs
      1. First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program
      2. Thrive Small Business Grant Program
    2. Economic Development
    3. Permits, Licenses, and Inspections
    4. Business Directory
    5. Business Resources
      1. My Time with the Mayor
      2. Bid Opportunities
      3. Local Business Resources (Non-City)
    ▲ Back to Top

  5. Services

    1. Affordable Housing Program
    2. Budget Documents
    3. Community Outreach Programs
      1. City Hall in the Park
      2. Hometown Heroes – Honorary Banner Recognition Program
      3. Marcus Colbert Outstanding Citizenship Award
      4. Mayor’s Golden Shovel Award
      5. Mayor’s Green Shovel Award Program
      6. My Time with the Mayor Program
      7. Proclamation and Citation Requests
      8. Youth Environmental Leadership Award Program
    4. Explore Laurel
      Parks and Facilities
    5. Foreclosure Registration Program
    6. Geographical Information Services (GIS)
      Digital and Print Maps
    7. Green Living Programs
    8. Job Opportunities
      1. Application Process
      2. Employee Benefits
    9. Laurel Helping Hands
      1. Information and Referrals
      2. School Partnerships
      3. Groups
      4. Counseling
    10. Laurel Multiservice Center
    11. Laurel TV
      1. Podcast Studio
      2. Press Releases/Public Service Announcements
    12. Live in Laurel
    13. Mosquito Control Program
    14. Online Payments
    15. Passport Services
    16. Permits and Licenses
      1. Browse All Permits
      2. ePermits
      3. Fee Schedules
      4. Miscellaneous Licenses including Alarms
      5. New Residential Subdivision Development/Individual Lot Development Permit
      6. Residential Home Improvement Permits
      7. Residential Rental Licenses
      8. Solar Permit
    17. Play in Laurel
      1. Adult Sports
      2. Classes Registration
      3. Facility Rentals
        Facility Rental Inquiry Form
      4. Seasonal Brochure
      5. Senior Services
      6. Youth Sports
    18. Police Services
      1. Alarms - Residential and Commercial
      2. Animal Control
      3. Citizen's Police Academy
      4. D.A.R.E.
      5. Fingerprinting
      6. Law Enforcement Explorer Post #1870
      7. Neighborhood Watch Program
      8. Obtain a Report/Impound Release/Pay Citation
      9. Parking Enforcement
      10. Ride-A-Long Program
      11. Speed and Red Light Cameras
    19. Snow Removal
    20. Traffic Calming Request Policy
    21. Trash/Recycling/Composting
      1. Composting
      2. Recycling
      3. Refuse (Trash)
    22. Youth Services Grant Program
    ▲ Back to Top

  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Alarm Permit
      2. Building / Other Permit
      3. Business License
      4. Job Opportunities
      5. Main Street Grant
      6. Passport
      7. Pet License
      8. Rental License
    2. Find
      1. Audit Reports
      2. City Budgets
      3. Facilities
      4. Job
      5. Local Businesses
      6. Municipal Code
      7. Park
      8. Polling Place
      9. Services
      10. Transportation
      11. My Portal
      12. Bid Opportunities
    3. Join
      1. Citizens' Police Academy
      2. Classes
      3. Committees
      4. Sports Teams
    4. Contact
      1. Contact Staff
      2. Laurel Police
      3. Mayor
      4. Parks and Recreation
      5. Public Works
      6. Representative
    5. Participate
      1. Boards & Committees
      2. Council Meetings
      3. Elections
      4. Volunteer Work
    6. Pay
      1. Bulk Pickup Bill
      2. Code Violation Fine
      3. Parks and Recreation Bill
      4. Permit Fee
      5. Red Light / Traffic Ticket
    7. Report
      1. Crime
      2. Employee Commendation
      3. Employee Complaint
      4. Facility Issue
    8. Sign Up For
      1. Alerts
      2. Notifications
    ▲ Back to Top