Introduction

The Scott Administration is working hard to tackle the problem of vacant buildings in Baltimore. With the help of many partners, we have made important progress in reducing the number of empty properties in the city.  Mayor Scott has already made a historic investment of $146 million into neighborhoods since taking office. This historic funding, as well as the work of private developers, has contributed to a nearly 20% reduction in vacant properties since he took office. The “whole blocks, whole neighborhoods” strategy is working.

Review Plan to Fix Vacant Homes

Over the next 15 years, Baltimore City plans to spend $3B to fix vacant homes and improve blocks, a key priority of the Scott Administration.
See the Plan of Action

Funding the Vacant Reduction Plan

The money comes together from City, State, and Private funding over time. Thus far, Mayor Scott has pledged $300 million from Baltimore, and Governor
View Components of the Funding Plan

Reinvest Baltimore - State Partnership

Reinvest Baltimore brings the state, city, and partners together to fix vacant homes, improve neighborhoods, and make life better for residents.
Learn about Reinvest Baltimore

How Can You Help?

Whether you're a homeowner, new to the city, or looking to invest in your neighborhood, Baltimore City DHCD offers tools and programs to support you. Explore the Reframe Baltimore website to learn more about resource and how to get connected.

Every year, DHCD answers about 70,000 requests from people who call 311. They also do around 250,000 home inspections, send out 30,000 warnings, give 30,000 tickets, and register about 55,000 properties.

DHCD is known across the country for doing a great job keeping homes safe and following the rules. But we know we can’t do it alone — we want the public’s help to make sure property owners take care of their buildings.

Resources

Find Property Registration Information
Nuisance Properties and Safety Information
Frequently Asked Questions about Vacant Buildings

What if a vacant property is not registered? How do we find the owner?

Visit CoDeMap for property owner information if a property is not registered.
Interactive CoDeMap

Are you buying a rehabbed home in Baltimore City?

Beware of rehabbed properties that have an existing Vacant Building Notice (VBN)
How to make sure there is no VBN

How should you report a vacant property concern?

Unoccupied is not the same as a nuisance vacant building.
Learn when and how to report violations.

When can the City take title of a vacant property?

Learn how the City can foreclose on liens on a vacant lot or building.
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