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Mayor Scott Announces “Buy Back the Block” Grant Program Milestone

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced that Buy Back the Block has distributed over $750,000, making homeownership accessible to more than 60 Baltimore residents.

Mayor Scott Announces Retirement of Baltimore City Planning Director Chris Ryer

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the retirement of Baltimore City Planning Director Chris Ryer.

Mayor Scott Appoints Amber Greene as Director of the Office of Equity and Civil Rights

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the appointment of Amber Greene as the new Director for the Office of Equity and Civil Rights.

Mayor Scott Outlines Details of "Outside in '25" Summer Youth Engagement Strategy

Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced his administration's BMore this Summer youth engagement strategy for 2025 "Outside in '25".

Mayor Scott Announces the Creation of the Office of Art, Culture and Entertainment

During his State of the City address, Mayor Brandon M. Scott announced the launch of the Mayor's Office of Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (MOACE) a unified office that will shape the future of Baltimore's live events, cultural workforce, creative economy, nightlife, and film industry - positioning the arts as a core driver of the city's growth and identity.

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