SOMERSET COUNTY
Somerset County is located amidst the splendors of Maryland’s Eastern Shore, an area between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic, renowned for its natural charm. This gracious, less frenetic part of the world combines tradition and simplicity of life with the beauty of the untouched countryside. History is ever present and every sunset is a celebration.
Mother Nature displays her creativity here. We are blessed with miles of tidal bays and rivers, lush woodlands, smogless skies, and seafood bounty. Somerset is a paradise for hunters, fishermen, photographers, kayakers, and nature lovers.
It’s hard to capture the true spirit of Somerset in words. You have to experience it. Trade the sounds of automobile horns for songbirds. Breathe our clean air. Sample our unforgettable seafood. Share stories with our people, who place a high value on friendliness. Experience our culture, our natural beauty, and our past.
News & Announcements

County Surplus Property Sale

Governor Hogan Announces COVID-19 Relief for Agriculture and Seafood Producers
Governor Hogan Announces COVID-19 Relief for Agriculture and Seafood Producers - State Has Now Provided More Than $9 Million For Farmers, Watermen, and Producers. Part of More Than $600 Million In Emergency Economic Relief.

COVID-19 Restaurant Relief Funding

Neighborhood BusinessWorks Opportunity Zone Microgrant Application Round Opens on November 17, 2020
The State of Maryland is offering microgrants to support business investment in Maryland’s designated Opportunity Zones. Administered by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development, the Neighborhood BusinessWorks Program will be offering "Opportunity Zone Microgrants" ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to start-up and expanding businesses located within an Opportunity Zone.

CARES Act Funds for Fishing Industry; Pocomoke Wildlands Expansion Proposal
News: CARES Act Funds for Fishing Industry; Pocomoke Wildlands Expansion Proposal

The Somerset County Economic Analysis Report provided by Sage Group Policy
The Somerset County Economic Analysis Report provided by Sage Group Policy is available now. Continue reading ...

Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps

Information & Resources on the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loans

Maryland Office of People's Counsel Assistance Information
A MESSAGE FROM THE PEOPLE’S COUNSEL TO RESIDENTIAL UTILITY CONSUMERS. Continue reading ...

Internet Essentials from Comcast
Somerset's 350th Anniversary
On August 22, 1666, Cecil Calvert, Lord proprietor of the province of Maryland, authorized legislation creating Somerset County, and 350 years later in this anniversary year, we look back as well as forward in celebration to honor and cherish our past as we continue to live here in the present and future.