MUNI-BALTIMORE COUNTYlocal legislationAdopted

Approval to Apply for Redesignation of Baltimore's Enterprise Zone

Original title: Approving the Submission of an Application to the State of Maryland for the Redesignation of Baltimore City’s Modified Consolidated Enterprise Zone and its Focus Areas FOR the purpose of approving the submission of an application to the State of Maryland to redesignate Baltimore City’s modified Consolidated Enterprise Zone and its Focus Areas.

February 23, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution authorizes the city to seek state approval to maintain or update its Enterprise Zone status, which allows businesses within these designated areas to access state-level tax credits and economic incentives.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Baltimore City businesses

Businesses located within the Consolidated Enterprise Zone and Focus Areas may be eligible for state tax incentives if the redesignation is approved.

Baltimore City residents

Residents may be affected by changes in local economic activity or employment opportunities resulting from business incentives.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 23, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Baltimore City Council has approved the submission of an application to the State of Maryland to redesignate the city's existing and its associated .

Why It Matters

Key Facts

The Baltimore City Council officially approved the submission of an application to the State of Maryland.
The application is for the redesignation of the city's modified Consolidated Enterprise Zone.
The application includes the redesignation of the city's designated Focus Areas.
The resolution is filed under number 26-0048R.
The status of the resolution is listed as 'Adopted'.
The resolution was introduced on February 23, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Enterprise Zone?

An Enterprise Zone is a designated area where businesses may be eligible for specific state tax credits and economic incentives to encourage investment and job creation.

Does this resolution change the boundaries of the zone?

The document states it is for the '' of the 'modified' zone and , but does not provide specific maps or boundary changes.

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Enterprise Zone Maintenance

The city is actively seeking to maintain its state-recognized economic development status through a formal redesignation process.

Baltimore City Council State of Maryland

Connected Entities

organizationState of Maryland“The state authority that oversees Enterprise Zone designations.”Map →

organizationBaltimore City Council“The legislative body that adopted the resolution.”Map →

Sources

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