Baltimore Department of Housing & Community Development

Rule Changes

As of October 2026: Runs vacancy programs; oversees redevelopment

Baltimore's zoning code requires a vote of the full City Council to turn a single-family rowhouse into multiple apartments. On Oct. 19 the council gave final passage to a bill converting 1118 N Carey Street into three units and sent it to the mayor. A bill converting 812 N Carey Street into two units was signed into law on Aug. 6. Eight more such bills, covering nine rowhouses, were introduced between Sept. 14 and Oct. 19 and are in committee.

Updated Oct 4