Department News
City of Baltimore Awards $2 Million in Community Catalyst Grants to Neighborhood-Based Organizations
2026 Community Catalyst Grant Awards
Mayor Scott Announces Strategic Personnel Appointments to Strengthen Housing, Planning Departments
Tim Keane Nominated as Housing Commissioner; Ren Southard Nominated as Planning Director; Alice Kennedy to Serve as Executive Director of Community Affairs and Engagement
Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces First Round of City-Wide Affordable Housing TIF Bonds Close with Strong Market Demand
First Series of TIF Bonds Closing Announcement
Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces $7.5 Million to Support Affordable High-Quality Rental Housing for Residents
Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore City Affordable Housing Trust Fund announced the release of $7.5 million in the seventh round of funding to support the construction of new affordable rental housing and the rehabilitation of existing affordable rental units. This latest round continues the City’s commitment to expanding high-quality, affordable housing options for Baltimore residents.
Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Baltimore City Solicitor and Baltimore's Office of Equity and Civil Rights Announce Fair Housing Investigation into Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that he is directing the Baltimore City Law Department in partnership with the City's Office of Equity and Civil Rights to open an investigation into possible violations of the Fair Housing Act by investors behind a recent fraudulent mortgage scheme that has led to a number of foreclosures in Baltimore City.
Fixed Pricing Program Returns
Baltimore’s Fixed Pricing Program, City-owned vacant properties offered at nominal prices to accelerate redevelopment, has relaunched on November 3, 2025. The program aims to reduce the number of vacants in Baltimore city by streamlining disposition, promoting transparent pricing, and supporting rehabilitation and occupancy by qualified buyers.
Baltimore City Announces New Auto-Issue Feature to Streamline Permitting Process
The Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), in coordination with the Baltimore City Information & Technology (BCIT) department, today, is announcing the launch of a new Auto-Issue feature within the City’s online permitting platform, Accela.
Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces First Round of City-Wide Affordable Housing TIF Funds
Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the first application round for the City-Wide Affordable Housing TIF Funds to support the redevelopment of vacant properties throughout Baltimore City.