Many of you have reached out asking how you can be an ally to your immigrant neighbors. Here are a few ways to do that: Make sure to have...

Under Governor Moore's executive order , the Baltimore Vacants Reinvestment Council was created to work on tackling the vacancy crisis in Baltimore City. You can find the list of the members on the council, past meeting notes, and future meeting dates here . Although I am not on the council and testimony is not allowed, I attend every meeting and have written letters to the council to express my concerns and thoughts from every meeting. I will continue to attend the meetings

In honor of Fair Housing Month we will be posting content every week about a different fair housing topic. Today's fair housing topic is on fair housing obligations. Fair housing requirements ensure that people have equal access to housing but also protects against discriminatory actions from landlords, mortgage companies, and other housing providers. It is important that housing providers are given the proper training and information on fair housing requirements. Economic Ac

Please join us this Wednesday, April 22nd from 6:00pm to 8:00pmm for the upcoming FY27 Tax Payers' Night. During this event you can ask questions about the budget, learn what is in this year's budget, and be able to give public testimony. The meeting will be held at Baltimore City Hall, located at 100 Holiday St. and will also be available to view remotely on CharmTV. Please see the flier below for more details.

I want to thank my colleagues on the City Council Budget and Appropriations committee for advancing our legislation to allow for property tax payment plans. We anticipate final passage and we will inform you when you can sign up sometime the week of April 27th. Property tax payment plans are for all residential properties, not just homeowners, and once enrolled, your property will be removed from the upcoming tax sale. Please fill out the interest form right now so that when

In honor of Fair Housing Month we will be posting content every week about a different fair housing topic. Today's topic is on source of income discrimination. In 2020 Maryland passed the HOME Act. The HOME Act prohibits landlords from discriminating against tenants based on their source of income. This law protects people who have non-traditional sources of income such as a housing voucher or social security. Under this law landlords cannot publicize that they don't accept c

April is Fair Housing Month. Fair Housing Month commemorates the  Fair Housing Act passed by Congress in 1968. The federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in renting, buying, or financing housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. Maryland and Baltimore City have extended that list of protected classes to include gender identity, source of income, and immigration status.   Each week, we will provide tips on what to

Tomorrow at 9:00am the Budget and Appropriations Committee will hold a hearing for bill 26-0152 Installment Payment Plans – Property Taxes in Arrears – Residential Property . The committee will discuss the implementation of a payment plan system for residents who have past due property taxes to avoid going into tax sale. This hearing will take place in the City Council Chambers, and will be available to join remotely. Public testimony will be heard, please click here to subm

Please open your mail to see if you receive a notice that states that you owe property taxes or any fees to Baltimore City. It is imperative that you contact us immediately so that we can assist you. Homes are placed on the tax sale list when the property taxes are not paid, and the lien is then sold to an investor who will come and collect the lien, 12% interest, as well as additional fees. Our office will help you with any city accounting errors, getting enrolled in the May