Engineering/General Services (DPW) - (410) 758-0925
Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy, County Building Maintenance, Stormwater Management, Floodplain Information
Human Resources - (410) 758-4406
Personnel, Verifications of Employment
Parks (DPW) - (410) 758-0835
Boat Ramp Parking Stickers, Use of Parks
Planning & Zoning - (410) 758-1255
Applications for Building Permits, House Numbering, Property Locations
Roads Division (DPW) - (410) 758-0920
Road Signs, Speed Limits, Ditches, Drains, Mowing, Road Conditions, Trash/Debris, Entrance Permits
Sanitary District (DPW) - (410) 643-3535
Sewer/Water Purchases
State Highway Administration - (410) 758-0700
State Roads Problems
Solid Waste Division (DPW) - (410) 758-2697
Transfer Station Ticket Books, Transfer Station Information, Recycling Questions, Mosquito Control
How do I know if my road is maintained by the County?
Most roads with green street name signs are county maintained roads. Posted route numbers (i.e., Route 50, Route 213, Route 305, etc.) signify state maintained roads. An exception is if the road is located in an incorporated municipality like Barclay, Centreville, Church Hill, Millington, Queen Anne, Queenstown, Sudlersville, or Templeville. A call to the Roads Division at (410) 758-0920 can verify if your street is County-maintained.
How do I request a road repair?
Requests can be called in to the Roads Division at (410) 758-0920 between 7:00am and 3:30pm Monday through Friday (between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the Roads Division operates on a 4-day work week with Fridays being closed. The summer hours are 6:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Thursday).
Who cleans ditches and storm drains?
The Roads Division not only cleans, but repairs County-maintained ditches and storm drains. Requests can be called in to the Roads Division at (410) 758-0920 between 7:00am and 3:30pm Monday through Friday (between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the Roads Division operates on a 4-day work week with Fridays being closed. The summer hours are 6:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Thursday).
Who picks up litter and debris along roadways?
The Roads Division picks up litter and debris in the County right-of-way along County-maintained roadways. Requests can be called in to the Roads Division at (410) 758-0920 between 7:00am and 3:30pm Monday through Friday (between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the Roads Division operates on a 4-day work week with Fridays being closed. The summer hours are 6:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Thursday). If the debris is on private property, it is the owner's responsibility.
Who cuts grass along the roads?
The Roads Division cuts the grass in the County right-of-way along County-maintained roadways. Requests can be called in to the Roads Division at (410) 758-0920 between 7:00am and 3:30pm Monday through Friday (between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the Roads Division operates on a 4-day work week with Fridays being closed. The summer hours are 6:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Thursday).
Who trims and removes trees in Queen Anne's County?
The Roads Division trims and removes fallen trees on the County Right-of-Ways. Requests can be called in to the Roads Division at (410) 758-0920 between 7:00am and 3:30pm Monday through Friday (between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the Roads Division operates on a 4-day work week with Fridays being closed. The summer hours are 6:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Thursday).
Who can I call to get my street plowed?
The Roads Division performs snow removal operations on all County-maintained roads. Requests can be called in to the Roads Division at (410) 758-0920 between 7:00am and 3:30pm Monday through Friday.
During snow clearing operations, avoid parking on streets and in cul-de-sacs. Cars should remain in driveways, if possible. Listen to audible alarms and watch for flashing lights warning of backing equipment. Maintain at least two car lengths minimum space between large equipment, including dump trucks.
Who repairs and installs traffic signs and signals?
The Roads Division installs and repairs traffic control signs, street name signs, and signals along County-maintained roads. Requests can be called in to the Roads Division at (410) 758-0920 between 7:00am and 3:30pm Monday through Friday (between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the Roads Division operates on a 4-day work week with Fridays being closed. The summer hours are 6:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Thursday).
When will my street get resurfaced?
The Roads Division rates and prioritizes roads for resurfacing. Generally, the following schedule is used:
- High Traffic Road - Overlay every 15 years
- Mid Traffic Road - Overlay every 20 years, with slurry seal at 15 years
- Low Traffic Road - Overlay every 25 years, with slurry seal at 20 years
To find out where your road is on our priority list, please contact the Roads Division at (410) 758-0920.
How do I get an "Oversize Vehicle" permit to cross County-owned bridges with weight restrictions?
Write to:
Chief Roads Engineer
312 Safety Dr
Centreville, MD 21617
Include the address, number of axles, gross axle loads, and the distance between axles. Permits may be issued to the owner of the truck only and may or may not be granted depending on axle loads, spacing, etc. Call the Roads Division with any questions at (410) 758-0920. Permits may take up to two weeks, so allow time accordingly.
How can I get the County to take over my private road?
Property owners must submit a petition to the County requesting takeover. The County will make a field inspection and prepare a report informing the property owners what they must do to bring the road up to County standards before the County would accept the road. All improvements are at the property owner's expense.
What is tar & chip?
“Tar and chip” is actually a surface treatment applied over a gravel road base to create a form of pavement. It typically consists of several successive layers of liquid asphalt emulsion and chip stone. Once cured, these layers produces a pavement that serves in sealing the gravel base from water damage and creating a wearing surface that is suitable for vehicle use.
Do I need a special permit to do work in the County Right-of-Way?
Yes, the law states that any construction, installation of culverts, or alteration of landscape in the County's Right-of-Way requires a permit from the Roads Division. The required permit can be downloaded here. There is a $500 fee for this review, and the property owner will have to purchase the materials and have it delivered to the site. Instructions are on the entrance permit application. Send to the Roads Division by either fax (410-758-6606) or mail: Queen Anne's County Roads Division, ATTN: Entrance Permits, 312 Safety Dr, Centreville, MD 21617.