We can connect you to resources, loans, tax credits and grants for your business.
Project Restore Highlandtown
Project Restore Highlandtown is giving business owners funds to open in Highlandtown! Selected business will receive a grant for renovation, rent, furniture, fixtures and equipment.
This fall, we will help match businesses that are complementary to the arts and entertainment district with four amazing vacant commercial properties in Highlandtown.
Applications due Oct 4, 2024 at 5pm.
For more information on participating properties, property tours, and how you can apply, CLICK HERE!
This project is made possible by the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development.
Small business loan programs, classes, and support
- Baltimore Small Business Resource Center classes.
- Baybrook Revitalization Fund | Small business loans for Baltimore area businesses (maximum $25,000 loan)
- Latino Economic Development Center’s Small Business Loan
- Maryland Capital Enterprise’s Micro Loans and Small Business Loans
- Baltimore Business Lending
- BGE’s SEED Program (be sure to inquire before opening your location/turning on your BGE service)
- Baltimore Development Corporation Business Incentive Programs
- Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Neighborhood BusinessWorks Loan Program
- Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program’s Small Commercial Tax Credit
- SCORE Greater Baltimore business mentorship and workshops
- Kiva loans
- MD DHCD’s Neighborhood BusinessWorks (NBW) Business Boost | $20,000-$50,000 microgrants. Application closed on Oct. 14, 2024, but may open another round in 2025.
Façade Grant Program 
Make improvements to your building exterior with a $7,500 matching grant! For information, CLICK HERE.
City Zoning and Building Resources
Baltimore City CoDeMap is a public database where you can look up property information, existing permits per property, neighborhood and program designations, and more. CLICK HERE
Baltimore City Zoning is useful to understand how a property may be used. This map and legend can help you see the zones across the entire city. CLICK HERE FOR MAP | CLICK HERE FOR LEGEND
Highlandtown Urban Renewal Plan (URP)
The Highlandtown Urban Renewal Plan (URP) is an overlay for Highlandtown over the city code. It primarily impacts signage and renovations. Be sure to review before starting projects and renovations. CLICK HERE TO REVIEW URP