Commercial Revitalization Programs
All applicants are required to meet with staff prior to submitting applications.
Baltimore County's 22 officially designated commercial revitalization districts offer a shopping and entertainment experience where family-owned businesses and national retail chains are neighbors. The Departments of Planning and Economic and Workforce Development manage the programs. This joint administration provides a range of services aimed at maintaining the health and vitality of our neighborhood commercial areas.
CHECK IF YOUR BUSINESS IS IN A COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION DISTRICT
To see if your business is located in a Commercial Revitalization District:
- Visit My Neighborhood.
- Enter your address and select "search."
- The commercial revitalization district will be listed under the "economic" heading on the left side of the page.
RESOURCES AVAILABLE
Learn more about the following programs and resources.
| Program Details | Contact Information |
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| Architect on Call (AOC) The program offers services to owners of commercial properties located within Commercial Revitalization Districts. It provides up to 10 free hours of professional architectural design services for exterior improvements. After an initial site visit and meeting, the architect prepares a digital rendering of the building with design recommendations and a rough-cost estimate. This service is free when improvements are certified as complete within six months. Learn more about the Architect On Call program. | Maria Mougridis mmougridis@baltimorecountymd.gov |
| Building Improvement Loan Program (BILP) A $60,000 interest-free loan which can be used for exterior improvements such as awnings, landscaping and signage. This loan program is managed by the Department of Economic and Workforce Development (DEWD) and can be combined with other economic development incentives for larger projects. Some minor interior and equipment improvements may also be financed. Contact businesshelp@baltimorecountymd.gov to get more information and download an application. | Department of Economic and Workforce Development businesshelp@baltimorecountymd.gov |
| Commercial Revitalization Tax Credit For larger projects, this benefit provides a five-year real property tax credit if physical improvements increase the assessed property value by $100,000 or more. A 10-year credit is available if improvement costs exceed $10 million. Applicants must apply within 120 days of the completed project in order to receive credit for the next tax year. This program is managed by the Department of Economic and Workforce Development. Contact businesshelp@baltimorecountymd.gov to get more information and download an application. | Department of Economic and Workforce Development businesshelp@baltimorecountymd.gov |
| Commercial Revitalization Action Grant (CRAG) A $10,000 grant awarded annually to business associations for projects that benefit the overall districts. Examples include holiday lighting, welcome signs, website development, street trees, security cameras, farmers markets and more. | Domenico Romeo dromeo@baltimorecountymd.gov |
DISTRICTS, MAPS AND STAFF CONTACTS
Development projects within some commercial revitalization districts may be subject to review and approval by the Design Review Panel. The commercial Design Review Areas include Arbutus, Catonsville, Essex, Loch Raven, Perry Hall, Pikesville and Towson.
| Detailed Map | Staff Contact |
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| Megan Oliver moliver@baltimorecountymd.gov |
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| Sydnie Cooper scooper1@baltimorecountymd.gov |
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| Yolanda Gregory ygregory@baltimorecountymd.gov |
| Detailed Map | Staff Contact |
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| Ainsley Jacobs ajacobs1@baltimorecountymd.gov |
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| Maria Mougridis mmougridis@baltimorecountymd.gov |
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| David Berkinthal dbirkenthal@baltimorecountymd.gov |
OUR PARTNERS
Learn more about our partners below.
- Greater Arbutus Business Association
- Greater Catonsville Chamber of Commerce
- Chesapeake Gateway Chamber of Commerce
- Liberty Road Business Association
- Overlea-Fullerton Business and Professional Association
- Perry Hall White Marsh Business Association
- Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce (Pikesville, Owings Mills, Reisterstown and Northwest)
- Northwest Chamber of Commerce
- Security Woodlawn Business Association
- Towson Chamber of Commerce