Every empty home is a missed opportunity for a family, a small business, or a thriving block. This is about more than real estate. It’s about restoring dignity, safety, and opportunity to our neighborhoods. And we’re committed to doing the hard work, together. Watch in real time as we work to reduce the number of vacant properties to zero.
Community Stories
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When you transform whole blocks it shows commitment. It shows the current residents that you are there long term and that it's not just about buildings but about the human capital that exists there…I want Baltimore to be a City that continues to have faith in our culture and history…a City where everyone levels up.
Wanda Best
Upton Planning Committee
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Our vision for Baltimore City is built on a foundation of legacy, ownership, community, and technology. As a local developer we rely on the leadership DHCD provides as a hub for resources and strategy. Baltimore's future is bright when new and aspiring investors are empowered to build wealth while doing good work that creates a lasting impact for the neighborhoods they serve.
Khalil & Kyara Uqdah
Charm City Buyers
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The funding support Victor had for this project from DHCD and the cost of housing here in Baltimore compared to the cost of housing in the DC area made it possible for me to own my first home. This is so important as a single mom to have stability and something I can have for my kids. When I show people my house people think it looks like a luxury house. It feels really fancy and nice and I am proud to show it off to my friends and family. Everything I asked the builder for he did and I cannot say enough good things about Victor Akinnagbe and his team.
Ava Turner
New homeowner in Park Heights IIA
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Ten years ago, ReBUILD made a commitment to Johnston Square residents that we would work with them to eliminate the vacancy plaguing their neighborhood. While we still have lots of work to do to reach that goal, our tremendous progress shows that it is well within reach. This change was only possible because we have worked hand-in-hand with the community every step of the way, and because people across Baltimore believed it was possible.” – Sean Closkey
Sean Closkey
President of ReBUILD Metro
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I first moved into this house in 1959 when I was 7 years old, and I moved back into this house in 2000 when my father passed away. Without the resources DHCD has helped me access over the years I would not be able to still be in this house…This block has always been and I am grateful for the neighborhood and community where I live.
Audrey Trueheart
Resident Towanda-Grantley, Park Heights
Residents
Baltimore residents can buy city-owned homes, report vacancy issues, get help with home repairs to prevent vacancy, or access support as new homeowners—all through resources provided by DHCD and partner agencies.
developers
Developers interested in revitalizing Baltimore can access city-owned properties, explore investment frameworks, assess risk, join training programs, and partner with the City through tools like BuyIntoBmore, the Developer Registry, and DHCD's community development initiatives.
