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Gov. Moore Pledges Zero Vacant Homes in Baltimore
Gov. Wes Moore vows to eliminate all city vacancies within 12 years.
In brief
Gov. Wes Moore vows to eliminate all city vacancies within 12 years. Gov. Wes Moore promises Baltimore City will reach zero vacant homes within 12 years. Originally reported by The Banner.
Gov. Moore's Vacant Homes Goal
Gov. Wes Moore pledges to reach zero vacant homes in Baltimore City within 12 years.
“We will be at vacants-zero in the next 12 years within the city of Baltimore”
Vacant Homes Decline Since 2023
Vacant homes labeled uninhabitable dropped 20% since Moore took office, from 14,000 to 11,400.
Community Forum in Woodlawn
Faith leaders pressed Moore at BUILD election forum with 2,000 attendees in Woodlawn.
Mayor Scott and BUILD Collaboration
Mayor Brandon Scott and BUILD work to prevent displacement through collaborative housing solutions.
Diana Lansey's Story
Diana Lansey, 77, lost home to flooding from vacant property and now lives in an apartment.
“We just want to go back home”
Opposition's Housing Plan
Del. Dan Cox proposed ending property taxes for older adults and dismantling tax sales.
“If you’ve paid off your house, the government shouldn’t take it”
The short version
Gov. Wes Moore promises Baltimore City will reach zero vacant homes within 12 years.
