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Housing & Economic Development Committee

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · 5:15 PM AM · Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: #1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2348 514 6962, Password: Public, Link:https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=mf9bd3ccff5089a31b4940d32d9e8f752

TL;DR

The Housing & Economic Development Committee held a virtual meeting to review three major ordinances affecting Baltimore's vacant property crisis and rental housing standards. The committee scheduled public hearings and work sessions on proposals to expand property taxes on vacant lots, authorize foreclosure of abandoned properties, and strengthen rental dwelling health and safety enforcement.

Key Decisions

  • Property Tax Amendment for Vacant Lots and Structures Scheduled for Public Hearing
  • In Rem Foreclosure Process for Vacant and Nuisance Properties Scheduled for Work Session
  • Rental Dwelling Health and Safety Enforcement Act Scheduled for Work Session
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INTRODUCTIONS
  3. ATTENDANCE
  4. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  5. 25-0088 Taxes – Property Tax – Vacant Lots and Vacant Structures FOR the purpose of amending the special real property tax rate for vacant and abandoned property to include vacant lots; establishing a subclass of real property of vacant lots and vacant structures; applying a special real property tax rate to the subclass of real property; requiring the provision of notice of the special real property tax rate; providing for the promulgation of rules and regulations; requiring a certain annual report; defining certain terms; repealing certain sections of Ordinance 24-431 that ordained an abrogation date for the Ordinance; and generally relating to the special real property tax rate levied on vacant lots and vacant structures.
    Ordinance
  6. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR WORKSESSION
  7. 25-0080 In Rem Foreclosure – Vacant Structures and Nuisance Properties FOR the purpose of authorizing certain property located in Baltimore City identified as a vacant structure or nuisance property under the Baltimore City Building Code to be subject to a certain in rem foreclosure process; requiring certain procedures for an in rem foreclosure; requiring the City to take certain actions to compensate the interested parties in property that is acquired through an in rem foreclosure; specifying the circumstances under which an in rem foreclosure judgement may be reopened; making conforming changes; defining certain terms; and generally relating to in rem foreclosure of vacant property in Baltimore City.
    Ordinance
  8. 25-0141 Rental Dwelling Health and Safety Enforcement Act FOR the purpose of updating certain provisions regarding the licensing of rental dwellings; establishing certain penalties; requiring certain information be filed with a registration statement when applying for a rental dwelling license; requiring the Department of Housing and Community Development to promulgate certain regulations; creating a registry of rental inspectors; prohibiting certain actions based on actual or perceived immigration status; establishing certain grounds for the revocation of a rental dwelling license; establishing a process for rental dwelling receivership; making conforming changes; providing for the effective dates of this Ordinance; and generally relating to the enforcement of rental dwelling health and safety standards.
    Ordinance
  9. ADJOURNMENT
  10. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC