Department News

Buying a Rehabbed Home in Baltimore City?

Incidents where homebuyers are discovering their rehabilitated house has a Vacant Building Notice (VBN) on it are increasing across Baltimore City.

Are You Buying a Rehabbed Home in Baltimore City?

Anyone buying a home in Baltimore City is encouraged to ask one simple question: Does the house have a Vacant Building Notice?

City Announces Community Land Trust Awards

DHCD has announced awardees for the City’s initial $2.25-million investment in Community Land Trusts for single family homeownership opportunities.

City/Community Partnership Targets More Than 700 Blighted Properties for Renewal in Johnston Square

Components of a Master Plan to convert more than 700 blighted and abandoned properties to new housing and green space were revealed by Mayor Young.

Mayor Scott Joins HUD’s House America Initiative to Address Homelessness in Baltimore

Mayor Brandon M. Scott has joined HUD and USICH for House America: An All-Hands-On-Deck Effort to Address the Nation’s Homelessness Crisis.

Community Benefits TIF Advances for Perkins Somerset Oldtown Transformation Plan

The Baltimore City Planning Commission approved the Tax Increment Financing legislation for the Perkins Somerset Oldtown Transformation area.

City Supports Container Home Development in Oliver

Efforts to eliminate blighted properties in the City of Baltimore and return them to productive use continue to progress.

Mayor Scott Announces Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program for Baltimore Homeowners

The Emergency Mortgage & Housing Assistance Program helps homeowners experiencing pandemic-related economic hardship who are at risk of foreclosure.

Developers Sought for Strategically Located Properties

The Baltimore City DHCD has issued its Fall 2022 Request for Proposals, offering key sites for future development.

New Vacant Property Signage Helps Identify Owner Information

City Council Bill 19-0429 requires signage on vacant buildings providing information to identify the owners of vacant properties.