(9/2021) Frederick County Launches Broadband Internet Access

The Frederick County Division of Interagency Information Technologies will launch a Broadband Internet Access Survey to identify where there are homes and businesses in the community that do not have access to reliable broadband services. The survey asks residents and businesses a few basic questions and provides a way to measure internet speeds at their locations.

The survey is being released as an early step in the County’s efforts to better serve portions of Frederick County that fall in internet dead zones.

"The need for reliable internet service is clear. It’s essential for work, school and many day-to-day activities," County Executive Jan Gardner said in her Public Information Briefing Thursday, announcing the launch of the survey.

To take the survey visit FrederickCountyMD.speedsurvey.org. The surveys will be available through Thursday, Sept 30.

For more information, contact Joseph French by email at JFrench@FrederickCountyMD.gov or by phone at 301-600-1699.

Frederick County Issues Solar Panel Permits Within One Business Day

The Frederick County Division Planning & Permitting has offered a walk-through, "while you wait" service to review and issue residential roof top solar panel permits for several years. With the recent implementation of our citizen permitting portal, applicants now have the ability to submit applications and plans electronically 24 hours a day.

This electronic platform has improved customer service by allowing staff to review and approve permits more quickly. The county permitting department has committed to continuing expedited permitting services for residential roof mounted solar panels as well as other qualified residential applications that meet the established criteria. With the expedited permit process for residential uses, applicants can expect their applications to be reviewed within one business day.

For more information or to view the application submittal information, please visit the website: www.frederickcountymd.gov/8001/Expedited-Permits.