Committee recessed hearings on vacant-housing strategies (April 21, 2026)
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The Housing & Economic Development Committee met April 21, 2026 to consider three items addressing vacant properties, financing for vacant and abandoned properties, and tax sale reform/vacancy prevention. All three public hearings (LO25-0028, LO25-0030, LO25-0033) were recessed and scheduled to reconvene on July 21, 2026.
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- LO25-0028 (Acquisition Strategy & In Rem Filings): Hearing recessed; to reconvene on July 21, 2026.
- LO25-0030 (Financing for Vacant & Abandoned Properties): Hearing recessed; to reconvene on July 21, 2026.
- LO25-0033 (Tax Sale Reform & Vacancy Prevention): Hearing recessed; to reconvene on July 21, 2026.
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Housing & Economic Development Committee
LO25-0028, LO25-0030 AND LO25-0033
Agenda
- CALL TO ORDER
- THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
- INTRODUCTIONS
- ATTENDANCE
- ROLL CALL
- ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
- ADJOURNMENT
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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