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Housing & Economic Development Committee

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 · 5:15 PM AM · Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: #1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2346 443 5112, Password: Public, Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=ma90902e7916ac49ba35cb860077a611f

TL;DR

The Housing & Economic Development Committee held a virtual meeting to discuss critical reforms to the city's property permit process and review strategies for acquiring vacant properties. The meeting aimed to improve housing development efficiency and address urban blight by bringing together key city agencies and stakeholders.

Key Decisions

  • Permit Process Reform Discussion Ongoing Review
  • Vacant Property Acquisition Strategy Under Evaluation
Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INTRODUCTIONS
  3. ATTENDANCE
  4. ROLL CALL
  5. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  6. 25-0003R Informational Hearing - Permit Reforms FOR the purpose of inviting representatives from the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Office of the City Administrator, the Baltimore City Fire Department, the Office of the Fire Marshal, and other relevant parties to provide information on reforms to the Department of Housing and Community Development’s permit process.
    City Council Resolution
  7. LO25-0028 Acquisition Strategy & In Rem Filings For the purpose of: calling relevant City Agencies and Representatives, as well as 3rd party stakeholders to review and discuss the City’s policies around and implementation of the City’s strategy to acquire vacant property and conduct In Rem Filings.
    Legislative Oversight
  8. ADJOURNMENT
  9. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC