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Land bank properties in Maryland

1,191 government-owned homes and lots listed by the Baltimore DHCD (Vacants to Value) — off-market inventory that never reaches Zillow, updated daily on LandBankSearch.

Maryland runs a single land bank we track, the Baltimore DHCD (Vacants to Value). Our How to buy land bank property in Maryland walks through how to buy from it.

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How it works

Buying from a Maryland land bank

Land bank purchases are application-based, not offer-based: pick a property from the official list, read that land bank’s program rules (owner-occupant priority, investor policies, renovation requirements), and apply with proof of funds. Title is typically cleared before resale. The process runs weeks to a few months — paperwork, not bidding wars. Our step-by-step buying guide covers every stage.

Every Maryland land bank sets its own eligibility, application, and post-purchase rules. Here are the ones we’ve read from each official program page — always confirm the current terms with the land bank before you apply.

Baltimore DHCD (Vacants to Value)

Buyer requirements
Fixed-price sales in tiers from $1 homebuyer/community-land-trust pricing up to developer pricingOpen Bid program with a two-week competing-bid windowRFP disposition proposals

Who can buy

  • Documented rehab funds per property (currently around $90,000)
  • No open federal or state liens or judgments, and no pending criminal cases affecting completion
  • No aged vacant-property inventory (vacants held two-plus years, or newer ones without active permits)

What you'll need to apply

  • Application with proof of rehab funds and background-check information
  • Application fee credited at settlement or refunded

After you buy

  • Homeowner buyers keep the property as a primary residence for at least five years
  • Developers and nonprofits obtain a use-and-occupancy permit within twelve months, under a monitored land disposition agreement

Summarized from the official program page ↗ · verified July 2026 · always confirm current rules before applying

For state specifics — programs, pricing, and which land banks matter — read How to buy land bank property in Maryland →

Maryland land bank FAQ

How many land bank properties are for sale in Maryland?

1,191 land bank properties are currently listed across the 1 Maryland land bank we track. Inventory changes monthly; this page refreshes from official sources nightly.

How do I buy a land bank property in Maryland?

Each Maryland land bank runs its own process, but most purchases start with an application to the land bank rather than an offer through an agent: pick a property from its list, show proof of funds (and usually a renovation plan for structures), and close directly with the land bank. Many prioritize owner-occupants.

Why aren't these Maryland properties on Zillow?

Land banks aren't brokers and don't list on the MLS, which is where Zillow and Redfin get their data. Each land bank publishes inventory on its own website — LandBankSearch aggregates those official lists into one searchable map.

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