Welcome to Charm City Roots

Charm City Roots is dedicated to honoring the emotional connection and sense of belonging that comes with owning a home with familial or legacy ties in Baltimore. We understand the importance of preserving family history and heritage through homeownership, and we're committed to helping individuals reclaim and revitalize privately-owned vacant properties with deep personal significance.

Our Mission

The mission of the Charm City Roots program is to empower individuals with a familial or legacy connection to privately-owned vacant properties in Baltimore to become homeowners and stewards of their family's heritage. By facilitating the acquisition and revitalization of these properties, we aim to strengthen communities and preserve the cultural fabric of our city.

Express Your Interest

If you have a familial or legacy connection to a vacant property that is not City-owned, we invite you to express your interest in purchasing that home as your primary residence through our Charm City Roots portal.

• Visit our BuyIntoBmore site
• Select  Charm Charm City Roots from our welcome page
• Search eligible properties
• Add the property to your cart
• Select Charm City Roots
• Click Apply and fill out our online form, providing details about your connection to the property

Property Eligibility

Beginning April 15th, we will accept inquiries for the Charm City Roots program. We will begin reviewing inquiries, which includes the preliminary property eligibility review, after the Phase One FIxed Pricing Priority Application period.  

If the property meets eligibility review, it will move forward to the  acquisition feasibility review stage. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of this review after completion.

Prepare for Homeownership

If the property is deemed eligible for acquisition, Charm City Roots will work with you to prepare for homeownership. This may include financial counseling, homebuyer education, and assistance navigating the home buying process.

Have questions or need assistance? Our team is here to help. Contact us via email us at developmentinfo@baltimorecity.gov or by calling 410-396-4111