The Benefits

Costco Wholesale in Bel Air Village, by Maryland based ARLS Properties

Construction Jobs

This project is expected to create over 100 construction jobs, many local to the area

Permanent Jobs

The project is expected to also create 150 permanent jobs, full and part-time, many with full benefits

Savings

Costco often saves you, the consumer, on your shopping bill, whether it be for general grocery, non-grocery items or fuel

Tax Revenue for the County

Harford County is expected to receive hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in tax revenue

Ancillary Economic Benefits

When people travel to Costco, they often travel to other stores, restaurants and retail businesses nearby, adding further economic gain to businesses in the region

Corporate Giving

Wherever Costco has a store, we give locally to the community – in this case Harford County.  We often enter into partnerships with area non-profits

April 15, 2026