Applicant Specific Requirements – Homeowners.
COBRA, 07.03.03.07
in effect.07 Applicant Specific Requirements – Homeowners.
A. Vacant Buildings.
(1) A homeowner applying to purchase a vacant building through the Fixed Pricing Program shall:
(a) Ensure an occupancy permit is obtained within 12 months from the date of settlement; and
(b) Maintain primary residency at the property for a minimum of 5 years from the date of issuance of the occupancy permit.
(2) If a property purchased by a homeowner for primary residency is sold or leased within the 6-year period, the homeowner shall be:
(a) Deemed to be a developer of the property; and
(b) Required to pay a pro-rated portion of $3,000 calculated based on the year that the property is sold.
B. Vacant Lots.
A homeowner applying to purchase a vacant lot through the Fixed Pricing Program shall:
(1) Construct a new residential unit and satisfy the requirements in §A of this regulation; or
(2) Ensure the lot is used as a side yard in accordance with §03(B)(2) of this chapter.
Source: City of Baltimore Department of Legislative Reference, City of Baltimore Law Library (codes.baltimorecity.gov; Open Law Library bulk XML)URL: https://codes.baltimorecity.gov/us/md/cities/baltimore/cobra/07.03.03.07Fetched: 10/25/2026