Real Estate Services
As major landowners in Columbia, many of our adjacent property owners often need to temporarily access or permanent easements on Columbia Association (CA) property. The Community Development and Real Estate Services (CDRES) team processes these requests and oversees neighbor relations. These considerations are thoroughly conducted and include multiple layers of approval to ensure a net…
CA Guiding Principles
Columbia Association cares about our community and believes in advocating for issues that are key to Columbia’s values and our future as a unique, diverse, master planned community. As we look to the future, more than 50 years after Columbia’s founding, Columbia Association (CA) acknowledges the continued relevance of Rouse’s early goals. Columbia Association has…
Planned Community of Columbia, Maryland
Introduction James Rouse established four goals for Columbia. These goals are often cited when the history and framework of Columbia is discussed. The Rouse goals were: to build a complete city; to respect the land; to provide for the growth of people; and to make a profit. When Wilde Lake was dedicated in 1967, James…
Awards
Columbia Association and Columbia have been honored with several awards over the years for outstanding service, benefits to members and team members and excellent facilities. Below is a listing of our most recent awards and accomplishments. Columbia AARP’s Most Livable Communities — Mid-Sized Communities 2018 — No. 8 Baltimore Business Journal’s Smartest Communities in the…
Community Programs
You’ve made Columbia your home. You’re part of a unique and diverse community, and that certainly has its benefits. At Columbia Association, it’s our mission to foster a unique sense of place and enhance the quality of life — and our community programs are just one way we reach that goal. Take a moment to…
Before & After Care Careers
410-715-3116 (410) 715-3116 Teacher Job Application – Get Started Teacher Jobs in Columbia, MD Looking for the perfect part-time teacher job in Columbia? Columbia Association’s School Age Services program operates before and after school care in 20 elementary schools in Howard County. Let’s find out if we’re a fit for you – all you have…
Annual Charge FAQ
Q: What address do I mail my payment to? Please mail your payment to: Columbia Association ℅ Truist PO Box 79998 Baltimore, MD 21279 Please include your parcel/account number on your check or address. Q: Why do I have to pay an annual charge? CA is a nonprofit community services corporation created to enhance the…
Annual Charge
Please use ONLY for annual charge payments for your property. We do not accept payments for Membership, School Age Services, Camps, etc., through this portal. CA is a nonprofit community services corporation created to enhance the quality of life here in Columbia, providing services and amenities for the benefit of everyone in our community. The…
Lakefront Brick Program
The Lakefront area in Downtown Columbia is a special space in our community. It is a gathering place for celebrations, entertainment and recreation, and has been the site of discussion, debate and civic engagement for decades. With a boardwalk, monuments, and access to retail, restaurants, offices, homes, parks and pathways, many in our community connect…