BuildabilityBaltimore, Maryland · pop. 577,193
What can you build in Baltimore?
Type an address in Baltimore, MD. Zoning context, flood, seismic, soil, radon, wildfire, utilities, and the sources behind each finding, in about twenty seconds.
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Local authority
How to verify zoning in Baltimore.
Baltimore replaced its 1971 ordinance with TransForm Baltimore, so district names on any older survey will not match the current map. Read Article 32 for the base district, then check the Urban Renewal Plan for the area — large parts of the city sit under one, and the URP overrides the base district where they conflict.
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- MapMaps and Data (opens in a new tab)
City of Baltimore
- CodeCode of Ordinances (Article 32 Zoning) (opens in a new tab)
City of Baltimore
- PermitsHousing & Community Development (opens in a new tab)
City of Baltimore
- ContactDepartment of Planning (opens in a new tab)
City of Baltimore
Official determination: The Baltimore City Department of Planning is the authority for official zoning determinations; Housing & Community Development issues permits.
How it works
Available data, one preliminary view.
Buildability geocodes the address, queries available flood, seismic, soil, radon, wildfire, and zoning context, and runs the published Buildability Score. Reports name the sources used and the items that still need local verification.
Building in Baltimore, MD.
Does Buildability make the official zoning decision in Baltimore?
No. Buildability organizes preliminary property context and links to local evidence.
What does the Buildability Score measure?
The preliminary score considers nine factors: zoning, flood, seismic, soil, radon, wildfire, utilities, terrain, and lot geometry. Availability and depth vary by address and source; City of Baltimore remains the local authority for project-specific decisions.
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The live Score is free on any address. The full report is $99, and reports never expire.
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Buildability Scores are an informational planning estimate from public data — not an appraisal, engineering opinion, or official zoning determination. Verify with your local jurisdiction before making a decision. Terms.