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Housing & Economic Development Committee

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · 5:15 PM AM · Virtual/Du Burns Council Chamber, 4th floor, City Hall, Phone: 1-408-418-9388, Access code: 2344 171 0328, Password: Public Link: https://bmore.webex.com/bmore/j.php?MTID=me3b1d1b0764671d7bb361a85867b2982

TL;DR

The Housing & Economic Development Committee held a meeting to discuss Baltimore's strategies for addressing vacant and abandoned properties, including acquisition policies, financing mechanisms, and tax sale reforms. The committee reviewed three major agenda items focused on how the city can better manage vacant properties and keep housing in productive use, with input from city agencies and stakeholders.

Key Decisions

  • Acquisition Strategy & In Rem Filings Review Scheduled for public hearing and discussion
  • Financing for Vacant & Abandoned Properties ($3 Billion Strategy) Scheduled for public hearing and discussion
  • Tax Sale Reform & Vacancy Prevention Scheduled for public hearing and discussion
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. INTRODUCTIONS
  3. ATTENDANCE
  4. ROLL CALL
  5. ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
  6. 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
  7. LO25-0030 Financing for Vacant & Abandoned Properties 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 & implementation of the financing of the Mayor’s $3 billion strategy to address vacant housing in the City.
    Legislative Oversight
  8. LO25-0033 Tax Sale Reform & Vacancy Prevention For the purpose of: calling relevant City Agencies and Representatives, as well as 3rd party stakeholders to review and discuss how the City of Baltimore can encourage housing and properties to stay in productive use. Topics will include but not be limited to: Tax sale reforms, churn reduction, homeowner protections, & equitable ownership strategies.
    Legislative Oversight
  9. ADJOURNMENT
  10. THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC