Adopt- A- Lot Program
Adopting a city-owned vacant lot can improve the living conditions in your neighborhood. You and your neighbors can create a peaceful, space for everyone to share. It not only improves your neighborhood, it helps the City become a beautiful and productive place to live for everyone!
We've STREAMLINED the Process!
In addition to calling 410-396-4111 or emailing V2V@baltimorecity.gov, you now have the option of researching vacant lots and applying for an Adopt-A-Lot license online!!
Click here to view the list of vacant lots that are available to adopt.
Click here to apply for an Adopt a Lot License.
We're GIVING YOU ACCESS to Water!!
Thinking about how you are going to water your new greenspace or garden? The City has partnered with the Water Department to give adopt-a-lot participants access to water for a low fixed-rate of $120.00 per garden season (March 1st thru November 30th) . *If you have already adopted a lot and just need water, you only need to complete this form.
Click here if you would like to apply for water for your garden
We're CONNECTING You to Resources!!
There are many non profit groups that can assist you with starting up a garden, greenspace or continuing your existing garden. You can also download our tips for converting a vacant lot in a garden.
Click here for links to resources.
So How Does it all Work?
1. View the list of available lots.
2. Complete the online form to adopt one or more of the available lots and/or get access to water.
3. Once approved, within seven days a license agreement will be emailed to the email address provided in your application.
4. Print, sign and return two copies of the agreement.
5. If water access was requested when you submitted the application, send in the $120 payment along with your license agreement.*
6. Once signed, a fully executed agreement will be mailed to you
7. Start working on your community managed open space!!
*If water access is not available, your original payment will be returned to you with the executed license agreement