Grants, waivers could bring vacant homes into use

Grants, waivers could bring vacant homes into use

Vacant properties and above-the-shop units could provide an answer to the housing crisis, according to the Hardware Association of Ireland.

Council puts possibility of Vacant Home Tax to rest

Council unanimously decided to scrap the idea of implementing a Vacant Home Tax. A Vacant Home Tax aims to alleviate housing shortages by imposing fees on property owners of unoccupied homes, encouraging them to sell or rent these properties, in turn increasing housing supply and generating revenue for affordable housing initiatives. A feasibility report and staff recommendations were presented to Council at their Tuesday meeting. The report sai…

Mayor Brandon Scott unveils plan to tackle vacant homes in Baltimore City

During an announcement about Baltimore’s Spring Cleanup and Day of Service, Mayor Brandon Scott discussed the city’s process of revamping vacant homes. City and Maryland leaders are expediting the process to help rid the city of vacant properties. The move is part of the Reinvest Baltimore Initiative, which provides public and nonprofit partners with grants to address vacant properties around the city. Speaking at Baltimore City Hall Hall Thursd…