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Baltimore City Offering Grants to Redevelop Vacant Homes

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
October 4, 2025
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Baltimore City Offering Grants to Redevelop Vacant Homes
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It looks like Baltimore has finally decided to stop pretending those empty houses will fix themselves. The city is opening its purse, offering grants to developers and individuals ready to turn those vacant shells into livable homes. Applications are already open, and this time, the city says it’s serious about reviving its forgotten streets.

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  • The City’s Big Move
  • Hope for Forgotten Blocks
  • The Catch or the Challenge
  • Why This Matters

The City’s Big Move

The program falls under the affordable housing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) initiative mouthful, but in plain terms, it means Baltimore is borrowing money now and plans to pay it back later through property taxes from those who eventually live in the redeveloped homes. It’s a $150 million long game, meant to turn ghost neighborhoods into living communities again.

Hope for Forgotten Blocks

Todd Scott, founder of We Rise, a nonprofit focused on converting vacant properties into affordable housing, is one of those who sees more than broken bricks. Standing on East Federal Street in Broadway East, he says, “I envision every vacant house on this block to be occupied, occupied with homeowners as well.” It’s a simple dream, but in Baltimore, it sounds almost revolutionary.

Baltimore City Offering Grants to Redevelop Vacant Homes

The Catch or the Challenge

Applications close this Friday, so those interested need to move fast. The city will announce the first batch of recipients in November can Baltimore actually deliver on its promise of renewal, or will this become another ambitious plan swallowed by bureaucracy?

Why This Matters

Baltimore has spent years fighting the narrative of decay. Boarded-up homes are as common as bus stops, and hope has become a rare currency. These grants, if handled well, could change that, giving real people a chance to rebuild not just houses but communities. But if mismanaged, it could turn into another taxpayer-funded headline that fades as quickly as it came.

For now, the city is offering opportunity. What happens next depends on who grabs it and whether Baltimore finally learns how to turn plans into permanence.

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Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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