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Thank you for submitting your request to the Howard County Department of Public Works. Our staff will investigate this issue and respond.

LOCATION ALREADY ON REPAIR LIST.

According to Howard County, Maryland - Code of Ordinances, Article 18, Subtitle 4, Section 18.402 (a) It shall be the duty and obligation of the owner of property abutting a public right-of-way to maintain the abutting sidewalk, driveway apron and sod or grass within the public right-of-way in such condition as to be safe for public use.

Thus, who shall pay for the repairs of the sidewalk? The owner who has his property abutting the sidewalk or Department of Public Works.

Please clarify.

If the County determines that the damage was due to County-owned trees or County equipment, the County handles the repairs. General maintenance and repair for normal wear and tear is the responsibility of the abutting property owner. If the DPW has put this area on a repair list, it's because the sidewalk has been assessed and it's been determined that the County is responsible for repairs.

Thanks Rebecca for clarifying.

SIDEWALK HAS BEEN REPAIRED / REPORT CLOSED-OUT

Thank you for contacting the Howard County DPW Bureau of Highways. This issue is now closed in Tell HoCo. If you require more information, please contact Department of Public Works Highways office 410-313-7450.