# Gov. Moore Pledges Zero Vacant Homes in Baltimore

> Gov. Wes Moore vows to eliminate all city vacancies within 12 years.
- Title: Gov. Moore Pledges Zero Vacant Homes in Baltimore · The Banner
- Summary: 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.
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- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/housing/moore-build-baltimore-city-vacant-housing-OJ3OU2XMZZGMHBD7LT6MN2CFPI
- Author: Hallie Miller
- Published: 2026-10-13T13:59:11.435+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baltimore, gov. wes moore, vacant homes, build, baltimore city, baltimore county, wes moore, baltimore mayoral election, baltimore city council, baltimore city government, baltimore city housing, baltimore city vacancies
## 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
## Key takeaway

Gov. Wes Moore promises Baltimore City will reach zero vacant homes within 12 years.