Planning continues for Garrett County’s sesquicentennial celebrations. Led by Garrett County Government, this sesquicentennial, or 150th anniversary, will commemorate the formation of Garrett County from Allegany County on December 4, 1872. The sesquicentennial planning committee is organizing... see more

The Board of Garrett County Commissioners has authorized, via resolution, to have the 2021 Garrett County tax sale held as an online auction. The auction will be administered solely online at https://garrett.marylandtaxsale.com. Dates to note are below: Registration Opens – Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at... see more

PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, June 22, 2021 Meeting will also be Live Streamed at https://www.facebook.com/garrettcountygovernment/ Agenda Session Times are Approximate The Board of County Commissioners may close a portion of this public meeting and move into Executive Session to comply with a... see more

From the Garrett County Department of Social Services: "I am pleased to announce that Alicia Streets has been appointed to serve as Director of the Garrett County Department of Social Services. The selection process relied on a great collaboration between the Maryland Department of Human Services... see more

By Garrett County Joint Information Center Team The Garrett County Health Department will no longer be using the MEDCO Building for COVID-19 vaccinations. All clinics for COVID-19 vaccinations will be conducted at the Garrett County Health Department locations in Oakland and Grantsville, or at... see more

Appointment – Garrett County Local Management Board – Kurt Lear see more

The Board of Garrett County Commissioners has authorized, via resolution, to have the 2021 Garrett County tax sale held as an online auction. The auction will be administered solely online at https://garrett.marylandtaxsale.com. Dates to note are below: Registration Opens – Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at... see more

The Garrett County Department of Solid Waste & Recycling announces the landfill, located at 3118 Sang Run Road, will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021 for the Memorial Day holiday. The six county collection sites will be open on Monday, May, 31, 2021 from 7:00am – 6:00pm. Also, full-service... see more

The Board of Garrett County Commissioners presented the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022 (July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022) during a public meeting on May 18, 2021. The budget presentation and recording of the public meeting are now available. Public comments regarding the proposed budget can be... see more

Garrett County currently has land-use zoning only within the Deep Creek Watershed. Additionally, the towns of Friendsville, Oakland, Accident, Mountain Lake Park, Grantsville, and Loch Lynn Heights have their own zoning requirements Zoning provides the rules and regulations for the permitted use and... see more