Beyond Baltimore City’s charm and architectural history lies a persistent issue: a high number of vacant buildings. According to the city’s housing dashboard, there are currently 13,194 vacant properties — the lowest number to date, according to city officials. Of these, 882 are city-owned.
Earlier this year, the city’s Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) launched its fixed pricing program. It allows residents and community land trusts to snag city-owned vacant properties for $1. While the program, which began in April, is also open to nonprofits and developers, they must pay between $1,000 and $3,000 for the properties.
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