Building
a Better
Baltimore.
Our mission is to convert vacant, abandoned, boarded up houses into modern ADA-compliant, affordable housing tailored for Baltimore’s most underserved communities. We want to provide modified houses to accomodate seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.By designing innovative, accessible floorplans, we enable independent living with dignity and comfort. We build sustainable housing solutions that prioritizes and uplifts those in need.
Why Baltimore?
Baltimore has ~13,000 to 15,000 vacant and abandoned homes citywide. These homes account for 7–8% of Baltimore’s total housing stock—the third-highest vacancy rate in the nation.Annual losses approach $100–210 million across property taxes, income tax, water/sewer, and city operating costs.
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We convert abandoned properties into affordable ADA-compliant housing for our veterans, the disabled, and our aging community.
Baltimore struggles with around 15K abandoned rowhomes—creating more than $200M in annual lost revenue and social costs. At the same time, tens of thousands of elderly, disabled, and veteran residents lack accessible living environments.
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Baltimore City faces a dual crisis: 13,000–15,000 vacant and abandoned rowhomes draining over $200 million annually in lost tax revenue and direct costs, and a severe shortage of accessible housing for an estimated 50,000–60,000 elderly, disabled, and veteran residents requiring ADA-compliant accommodations.This proposal outlines a transformative plan to rehabilitate vacant rowhomes into modern, affordable, ADA-compliant housing tailored for underserved communities, leveraging federal, state, and local grants to drive economic revitalization and social equity. By addressing both crises, we aim to restore neighborhoods, recover lost revenue, and provide safe, dignified homes for those in need.
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The Vacant Rowhome Crisis in Baltimore
Number of Vacant Rowhomes: Baltimore City has approximately 13,168 vacant and abandoned properties as of October 2024, predominantly rowhomes, representing 7–8% of the city’s housing stock. This places Baltimore third in the U.S. for vacancy rates, behind only Detroit and Flint. Neighborhoods like Sandtown-Winchester (31% vacancy), Southwest Baltimore (29%), and Greenmount East (27%) are hardest hit.Economic Impact: Vacant properties cost Baltimore over $200 million annually, including:$50 million in lost property taxes due to depressed values.$22 million from the “contagion effect,” reducing nearby property values.$24 million in potential income tax revenue from unoccupied homes.$12 million in lost water and sewer revenue.$100 million in direct expenses for maintenance, demolition, and services like 911 calls and pest control.Social Costs: Vacant rowhomes contribute to crime, public health hazards (e.g., fires, rodent infestations), and neighborhood decline, disproportionately affecting low-income, majority-Black communities.
Demand for ADA-Compliant Housing
Baltimore's Most Vulnerable Residents Face a Housing Crisis
Simultaneously, Baltimore has a severe shortage of accessible, affordable housing for its elderly, veteran, and disabled populations. These vulnerable groups require specialized housing with ADA-compliant features that are simply unavailable in sufficient numbers
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Elderly
Elderly: Approximately 85,000 residents (14.5% of Baltimore’s 585,708 population) are aged 65+ (2023 ACS). Of these, 25,500 (30%) have disabilities requiring accessibility features like wheelchair ramps or first-floor bedrooms.
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Veterans
Veterans: 27,000 veterans (4.6%) reside in Baltimore, with 5,400 (20%) having service-connected disabilities, many requiring accessibility modifications.
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Disabled
103,000 residents (17.6%) have a disability, with 40,000 adults experiencing mobility issues necessitating ADA-compliant features (e.g., widened doorways, accessible bathrooms).
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Total Need
Total Need: Accounting for overlap, 50,000–60,000 residents require ADA-compliant housing, including wheelchair-accessible homes, ADA bathrooms, first-floor bedrooms, and ramps.
Available Accessible Housing:
Only 5% of Baltimore’s housing stock (~15,000 units) meets basic accessibility standards, and fewer than 2,000 units are fully ADA-compliant with comprehensive features.This results in a shortage of 48,000–58,000 accessible units, forcing many into unsafe or institutional settings.
Baltimore's Most Vulnerable Residents Face a Housing Crisis
Shortage of units
74,171
Elderly Population (65+): 86,161 residents with only 12,000 available ADA units – a shortage of 74,161 units
Shortage of units
30,000
Veterans: 35,000 veterans with only 5,000 available ADA units – a shortage of 30,000 units
Shortage of units
30,000
People with Disabilities: 110,000 residents with only 15,000 available ADA units – a shortage of 95,000 units
Shortage of units
74,171
Elderly Population (65+): 86,161 residents with only 12,000 available ADA units – a shortage of 74,161 units
Shortage of units
30,000
Veterans: 35,000 veterans with only 5,000 available ADA units – a shortage of 30,000 units
The Solution: Transforming Vacant Properties into Accessible Homes
Our innovative approach converts Baltimore's vacant rowhouses into ADA-compliant affordable housing units, simultaneously addressing both crises while generating substantial economic benefits.
Let's Solve This Problem
Our Proposal:
• Repurpose 1–2,000 structurally sound rowhomes (converted into ADA-first-floor units)
• Provide safe, accessible homes for seniors, those with mobility impairments, and disabled veterans
• Recapture lost tax base: redevelopment stimulates $50M+/year in new property revenue alone
• Public benefit: Reduce healthcare/social costs, support aging in place, and enhance neighborhood stability
A Look at the Numbers
$200M
The vacant housing crisis costs Baltimore an estimated $200.3 million annually.
$22M+
Lost Property Tax Revenue: $22.3 million in uncollected property taxes each year.
$41M
Lost Water Bill Revenue: $41 million in unpaid water bills on vacant properties.
$100M
Direct City Expenses: $100 million spent annually on maintenance, demolition, and emergency services.
$25M+
Public Health & Safety Costs: $25 million in additional healthcare and policing costs related to vacant properties.
$12M
Property Value Depreciation: 12 million in reduced property values for neighboring homes.
$2,000,000,000
This crisis will cost Baltimore $2 billion dollars over a 10-year period if left unaddressed.
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Let's Build a Better Baltimore
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