FY 26 Approved Operating Budget

Harford County Department of Inspections Licenses & Permits FY 2026 Performance Measure Report

Fiscal Responsibility - As a cornerstone of our county’s success, we will govern within our means to support our communities and expand economic opportunity. Reliable Infrastructure - Develop and deliver resilient, high-quality public services through projects and infrastructure that provide long-term economic, social, and environmental benefits. Vision: Harford County Government serves with the highest level of professionalism, collaboration, and innovation in public service. Mission: To govern with exceptional integrity, competence, transparency, and fiscal responsibility, to improve the quality of life for all Harford citizens. Alignment to Countywide Strategic Goals Effective Governance - Ensure Harford County Government functions efficiently, ethically, and for the benefit of its citizens. Emergency Response & Public Safety - Maintain public safety by funding and fostering collaboration among various agencies and stakeholders in emergency response and improve readiness and response through training, planning, and resource allocation. Education & Community Support - Aim to provide high-quality learning and experiences that foster the intellectual, social, physical, and emotional development of the community. Economic Prosperity - Enhance economic prosperity and security for individuals in Harford County.

Performance Measures

Actual FY 24 Actual FY 25 To-Date

Estimate FY 26

Change

3 - Percentage of Closed Enforcement Cases (All types) by fiscal year. (Goal: 65%). 4 - Percentage of Permit applications completed online. (80%) 5- Final permit disposition upon the 2 year anniversary form issuance does not exceed 15%. 2 - Employees must complete a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education. 1- Reduction of eligible permits to prevent expiration by 40%

45%

40%

40%

100%

100%

100%

Performance Measure 1: Reduction of eligible permits to prevent expiration by 25% ABOUT THIS MEASURE:

Reducing expired permits reduces the potential of future enforcement cases while ensuring that projects are completed by

WHAT IS BEING DONE AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TRACK:

See above

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO CURRENT PERFORMANCE:

Staff time to administer program

Performance Measure 2: Employees must complete a minimum of 15 hours of continuing education. ABOUT THIS MEASURE: Due to the ever changing requirements in the construction industry and code enforcement it is imperative that our staff stays up

WHAT IS BEING DONE AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO TRACK: Management identifies education opportunities to enhance employee knowledge. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO CURRENT PERFORMANCE: Staffing time and budget are the main factors that will influence achieving the goal.

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