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Get Ready: Rental season is coming.

Worcester County Government reminds property owners that the County operates a Rental Licensing Program to support safe housing and protect both renters and landlords. 

If you rent a home, apartment, or room — even seasonally — a rental license is required and must be renewed annually.  

Snow Hill, Maryland (February 24, 2026) – After exhaustive cleanup efforts following the winter snowstorm, the Pocomoke Homeowner Convenience Center (HOCC) is once again open and will accept yard waste year-round. The Berlin and Snow Hill HOCCS will accept yard waste on a temporary basis until the Central Landfill reopens.

Snow Hill, Maryland – Worcester County Emergency Services (WCES) officials strongly urge all citizens to remain indoors and off roadways to allow road crews, emergency personnel, and utility providers to operate safely and effectively to clear secondary roads of snow, downed trees, and power lines following the blizzard.

Snow Hill, Maryland – Due to continuing unsafe weather conditions, Worcester County Government offices will be closed Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Office closings include the government center, recreation center, all five branch libraries, Welcome Center in Pocomoke, Central Landfill in Newark, and the Homeowner Convenience Centers, in Berlin, Pocomoke, Snow Hill, and the Central Landfill.

Snow Hill, Maryland – Due to unsafe weather conditions, Worcester County Government offices will be closed Monday, February 23, 2026. 
Office closings include the government center, recreation center, all five branch libraries, Welcome Center in Pocomoke, Central Landfill in Newark, and the Homeowner Convenience Centers, in Berlin, Pocomoke, Snow Hill, and the Central Landfill.
Worcester County officials will continue to monitor the progress of the winter snowstorm and advise the public of any further cancellations or closings that may occur.

Snow Hill, MD (February 21, 2026) – The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for Worcester County. Forecasts for Sunday evening into early Monday call for six to 12 inches of snow and 30-50 mph winds. The combination of heavy winds and snow will likely lead to whiteout or blizzard conditions. Minor tidal flooding is possible along the coast and bays.

Public Notice – Water Outage February 24 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Briarcrest Drive in Ocean Pines

Public Works will shut off water to an estimated 11 homes on Briarcrest Drive in the Ocean Pines Service District to replace a water service main on Tuesday, February 24, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., with an alternative date of Wednesday February 25. Water service will be affected for approximately 3-4 hours, while crews make the repair.

Snow Hill, Maryland – Seeking a rewarding, full-time career in emergency services? If so, we invite you to meet with Worcester County Emergency Services (WCES) and Human Resources professionals during a job fair at the Worcester County Government Center, located at 1 W. Market Street, Room 1301 in Snow Hill, on Friday, February 20, 2026.

Worcester County Business Development and Retention Specialist Michele Burke brought home the esteemed 2025 Tourism Ambassador of the Year Award, which was presented by the Maryland Tourism Coalition (MTC) during the Maryland Tourism & Travel Summit.

Worcester County Government offices, including all five Branch Libraries and Recreation & Parks, will be closed Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, February 17.

The Central Landfill and Homeowner Convenience Centers will be open during standard hours of operation.