Baltimore’s Vacant Property Donation Surge | Annapolis News

Baltimore’s vacant housing crisis just got a major boost as the city’s new donation program—offering property owners tax forgiveness and liability relief for empty buildings—has seen a dramatic surge in applications since rule changes in January. What started with just 16 applications every six months has now jumped to 34, signaling growing owner willingness to relinquish neglected properties. With an estimated $8 billion needed to fix or demolish all vacant structures, this program is helping clear clogged arteries in the city’s acquisition pipeline. Officials are also pushing to include vacant lots in the strategy, envisioning parks and playgrounds to revitalize neighborhoods. While the current donation process still takes 8-12 months, city leaders are already working to shorten it—making this a promising, evolving solution. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a631c7544d5ee4cf