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Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces Annual Fall Clean-Up Day

Mayor Brandon M. Scott, the Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW), and the Mayor's Office of Community Affairs (MOCA) are calling on residents, community associations, and volunteer groups to register now for the Mayor's Fall Clean-Up and Day of Service on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 8 a.m.

Charm City Live 2025 Returns to War Memorial Plaza Saturday

Baltimore will mark the end of its 2025 festival season with the fourth annual Charm City Live on Saturday, September 20, 2025.

Mayor Scott Announces the Appointment of Tim Keane as Baltimore City Planning Director

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the appointment of Timothy Keane as Baltimore's new Director of the Department of Planning.

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Announces First Round of City-Wide Affordable Housing TIF Funds

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the first application round for the City-Wide Affordable Housing TIF Funds to support the redevelopment of vacant properties throughout Baltimore City.

Mayor Scott Announces Staff Transition at DHCD

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that Housing Commissioner Alice Kennedy plans to leave her role at the Department of Housing and Community and Development (DHCD).

Brandon M. Scott is the 52nd Mayor of Baltimore City, and the youngest person elected to the position in over a century. Mayor Scott is committed to ending gun violence, restoring public trust in local government, and building a more equitable Baltimore for families to thrive.

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Property Claims Reporting

Do you need to report damage to City-owned property; including contents? Click here to submit your report.

Please note your submission will be reviewed within 1 business day.

Should you have any questions regarding the status of a previously reported incident please contact the Bureau of Risk Management via email by clicking here. Please include your Confirmation of Submission ID or Claim Number.

Please note: Damage to non-city property, such as resident's home or automobile, MUST be reported in person or by certified mail to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) located at 7 E. Redwood Street, 6th Floor Baltimore, MD 21202