About the Counties / Overview

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Click on the map in the county or scroll down to the box to make your selection. Either navigation choice will redirect you to that county government's website.

Of the 50 states, Maryland is among those with the fewest number of local governments. Local government is found in Maryland's 23 counties; 157 towns and cities (including Baltimore City); and special taxing districts, which are created by State, county and municipal governments.

For much of Maryland, local government typically is county government. Baltimore City, although a municipality, has been considered on a par with county jurisdictions since the adoption of the Maryland Constitution of 1851.

Twenty-four main local jurisdictions are found in Maryland. They include twenty-three counties and Baltimore City.