Recent News

Mayor Announces Details of Baltimore City Pandemic Rent Court Program, Focused on Preventing Evictions

Sep 13th, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott is announcing the details of a program starting today that will connect people and families facing eviction with resources and support at the courthouse.

 

Mayor Reaffirms Commitment to Distribution of $641 Million ARPA Investment Through Lens of Equity

Sep 13th, 2021

In a virtual address Monday morning, Mayor Brandon M. Scott provided an update on the $641 million Baltimore City will receive as part of the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

 

Mayor’s Statement on Labor Agreement Reached with Fire Officers Union

Sep 10th, 2021

After months of negotiations, the City of Baltimore and the Baltimore Fire Officers, IAFF Local 964, reached a settlement agreement for Fiscal Year 2021 - 2023.

 

Baltimore City Vaccination Rate Among Top 3 Percent of United States Jurisdictions with Similar Population Characteristics

Sep 9th, 2021

Baltimore City’s vaccination rate is one of the highest in a cohort of jurisdictions organized by sociodemographic characteristics, according to a new comparative analysis conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. 

 

Mayor Holds Press Conference on Homeowners Property Tax Credit

Sep 7th, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott was joined by Councilwoman Odette Ramos, former Councilwoman Mary Pat Clarke, and community advocates this morning to raise awareness among Baltimore City residents about the Maryland Homeowners Property Tax Credit and urge residents to apply.

 

City Announces Funding Availability of $4 Million for Community Land Trusts

Sep 3rd, 2021

Mayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) have announced a second Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Community Land Trusts (CLTs) – Single Family Homeownership.

 

Baltimore City Program Awarded $1 Million from HUD to Help Low-Income Elderly Homeowners Age in Place

Sep 1st, 2021

In August the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced nationwide funding awards for programs providing safety modifications and repairs for low-income elderly homeowners. The Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development (DHCD) was among the awards named, receiving the maximum amount of $1 million.

 

Mayor Announces New Vaccination Policy for City Employees

Aug 31st, 2021

BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, August 31, 2021) — Mayor Brandon M.

Mayor Scott Announces Additional $2 Million in Support for Baltimore Nonprofits to Address Negative Financial Impacts of COVID-19

Aug 30th, 2021

ayor Brandon M. Scott and the Baltimore Civic Fund are announcing $2 million in competitive grant funding to 69 Baltimore nonprofit organizations as part of the 2021 Baltimore Nonprofit Relief Fund.

 

Baltimore City Restores Some In-Person City Services, Provides Status Updates on Website

Aug 24th, 2021

In the effort to move toward a full restoration of resident-facing city services that were suspended or modified due to COVID-19, Mayor Brandon M. Scott is announcing that key City services are beginning to resume in-person access.

 

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