During an announcement about Baltimore’s Spring Cleanup and Day of Service , Mayor Brandon Scott discussed the city’s process of revamping vacant homes.

City and Maryland leaders are expediting the process to help rid the city of vacant properties. The move is part of the Reinvest Baltimore Initiative , which provides public and nonprofit partners with grants to address vacant properties around the city.

Speaking at Baltimore City Hall Hall Thursday, Scott said that they’ve been able to secure $50 million a year to help the city address 5,000 vacant properties over the next five years.

“This is about getting that money out faster and allowing it go to community development organizations and small developers and others who are actually in the process of renovating vacant homes across the city,” Scott said.

Scott added that he was very grateful for everyone involved in the initiative.

“This isn’t just the mayor’s plan; all of us are in it together,” Scott said.

Officials said they want to get the fiscal year 2026 funds to developers and community organizations by July 1.