Code Violations in Baltimore, MD

Research Baltimore, MD building and housing code-enforcement records. Search an address and monitor it for newly collected matching public records.

As of Sep 25, 2026, ViolationNet is tracking 37,959 building and housing code violations in Baltimore, MD, including 32,317 currently open and 1,694 filed in the last week.

“Baltimore has 37,959 collected public code-enforcement records in this research view. A record documents an agency-published case, not a conclusion about a property or person.”

— Wes Crainshaw, founder of ViolationNet

Sourced from official Baltimore code-enforcement records · Last updated Sep 25, 2026 · How we source this data

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37,959 Total Violations

32,317 Open Violations

1,694 New This Week

23,580 Properties Affected

1.6 Avg per Property

Violation Types

Hcd-Sanitation Property

20,343

Hcd-Illegal Dumping

4,436

Hcd-Vacant Building

2,687

Hcd-Maintenance Structure

1,986

Fir-Fire Code Inspection Request

1,761

Recent Violations

Address	Type	Date	Status
2738 Reisterstown Road	Trash Accumulation ...	Sep 21, 2026	Open
0233 S Clinton St	High Grass And Weeds ...	Sep 21, 2026	Open
6021 Old Harford Road	Failed To Abate Violation Notice And Order ...	Sep 21, 2026	Open
1405 N Potomac St	High Grass And Weeds ...	Sep 21, 2026	Open
3606 Springdale Ave	Failed To Abate Unsafe Structure Notice And Order ...	Sep 21, 2026	Open
2842 Boarman Ave	Failed To Abate Unsafe Structure Notice And Order ...	Sep 21, 2026	Open
4012 W Cold Spring Lane	High Grass And Weeds ...	Sep 21, 2026	Open
4012 W Cold Spring Lane	Exterior Sanitary Maintenance - General ...	Sep 21, 2026	Open
3802 Granada Ave	Bulk Trash ...	Sep 21, 2026	Open
3802 Granada Ave	Exterior Sanitary Maintenance - General ...	Sep 21, 2026	Open

4106 N Rogers Ave	Bulk Trash ...	Sep 21, 2026	O
5113 Cordelia Ave	Failed To Abate Unsafe Structure Notice And Order ...	Sep 21, 2026	O
4857 Reisterstown Road	Trees And Shrubs - Failure To Prevent Hazards ...	Sep 21, 2026	O
4857 Reisterstown Road	Inoperable Vehicle ...	Sep 21, 2026	O
4857 Reisterstown Road	Trash Accumulation ...	Sep 21, 2026	O
4851 Reisterstown Road	High Grass And Weeds ...	Sep 21, 2026	O
4914 Chalgrove Ave	High Grass And Weeds ...	Sep 21, 2026	O
4914 Chalgrove Ave	Trash Accumulation ...	Sep 21, 2026	O
3623 Spaulding Ave	Failed To Abate Unsafe Structure Notice And Order ...	Sep 21, 2026	O
4516 Harford Road	Work Without Or Beyond The Scope Of Permit ...	Sep 19, 2026	O

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How Code Enforcement Works in Baltimore, MD

Code enforcement in Baltimore is managed by the Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development Code Enforcement. You can report violations or check the status of existing cases through their official portal.

Department: Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development Code Enforcement
Report a Violation: Call 311 within Baltimore City or 443-263-2220 outside the city

Visit Baltimore City Department of Housing & Community Development Code Enforcement Official Site →

Frequently Asked Questions About Code Violations in Baltimore, MD

How do I check for code violations at my property in Baltimore?

Use ViolationNet to research source-dated Baltimore City records for an address. To check a City citation or report a property-maintenance concern, use Baltimore City 311: call 311 within the city or 443-263-2220 from outside the city. Confirm current case details with the City.

What happens if I have an open code violation in Baltimore?

A city-published record is research context, not a determination of a property's current obligation. The City evaluates notices, deadlines, inspections, and enforcement under the applicable code and case facts. Confirm the current record and any required action with Baltimore City.

How long does Baltimore give you to fix a code violation?

This page cannot determine a deadline. The applicable timeline can depend on the notice, code section, and whether the City treats a condition as urgent. Review the actual City notice and confirm the current case with Baltimore City.

Can code violations affect my property value in Baltimore?

A city-published violation is one piece of property research. Whether it affects value, insurance, financing, or a transaction depends on the property, the parties, and local requirements. Verify the current case status and any obligations with the issuing agency and the appropriate professional.

How do I report a code violation in Baltimore?

For a Baltimore City property-maintenance concern, call 311 within the city or 443-263-2220 from outside the city. Baltimore City's Department of Housing and Community Development also publishes a citation lookup. Use the City channel for the current reporting process and case status.

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