Recent News

City Announces Updates to Poppleton Redevelopment Project

Today, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced an amendment to the City’s Land Disposition and Development Agreement (LDDA) related to the Poppleton Redevelopment Project (Poppleton Project).

City Kicks Off the 2022 Summer Meals Program

The City has kicked off the 2022 Summer Food Service Program. Children ages 18 and under can receive a nutritional breakfast and lunch five days a week during the summer months while schools are closed.

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

Mayor Brandon M. Scott has joined HUD and USICH for House AmericaAn All-Hands-On-Deck Effort to Address the Nation’s Homelessness Crisis. Baltimore has set a goal to rehouse at least 1,000 households experiencing homelessness and add at least 1,605 new units of affordable housing.

City Issues $6 Million Notice of Funding Availability for Affordable Rental Housing

DHCD is making up to $6 million available from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to support new construction of affordable rental housing and/or rehabilitation of existing rental projects for affordable housing.

Mayor Doubles Incentive for First-Time Homebuyers to $10,000

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that effective May 1, 2022, the City is increasing incentives for first-time homebuyers to $10,000 for eligible households. Additionally, qualified homebuyers purchasing homes in Impact Investment Areas will be eligible for $20,000 in first-time homebuyer incentives. 

DHCD Seeking Developer Interest in Several City-Owned Properties

DHCD has issued a call for an expression of interest (EOI) to develop several city-owned properties.  The City is seeking submissions from experienced developers for six strategic locations – two are vacant lots. 

Mayor Scott Announces Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program for Baltimore Homeowners

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced a new program to support Baltimore City homeowners facing a mortgage crisis. The Emergency Mortgage & Housing Assistance Program will assist Baltimore City homeowners experiencing economic hardship related to the COVID-19 pandemic whose homes are at risk of foreclosure.

Application Period Opens for Community Catalyst Grants

DHCD announced the availability of $2.8 million in capital funds under the Community Catalyst Grants (CCG) program. The CCG program funds community development work in historically disinvested areas. Launched in 2018, the CCG program provides funding support to emerging and established organizations for community-based initiatives.

City’s Review of Vacant Properties Complete, Mayor Announces $100 Million ARPA Commitment Towards Housing Equity

Mayor Brandon M. Scott is committing $100 million in ARPA funding towards housing initiatives designed to protect residents, prevent blight, create affordable housing initiatives, and implement vacancy recommendations made through Mayor Scott’s 30-day directive to address Baltimore’s vacant housing stock.

Mayor, City Leaders Announce Tax Sale Exemption Program

Under the leadership of Mayor Brandon M. Scott, Department of Finance Director Henry J. Raymond, and Housing Commissioner Alice Kennedy, the City of Baltimore will open the application to its Tax Sale Exemption Program on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. The Tax Sale Exemption Program is an annual city program managed by the Departments of Finance and Housing and Community Development.

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