Chapter 02 – Application Processes

Create an application document for the disposition programs described under <cite data-path="07.03">this subtitle</cite>;

Make the application document available on the Department’s website; and

Provide technical assistance to applicants who require assistance completing the application.

Applicant information that includes:

Applicant history, as provided for under <cite data-path="07">this title</cite>;

OHAAT approval;

A project description;

Funding information; and

Additional criteria as required by the Commissioner to complete the application.

Submit an application to the Department in the form required; and

Remit an associated application fee to the Department at the time of submission.

Prior to receiving an application for a property; or

During application review.

Consider the application incomplete;

Deny the application; and

Send an email to the applicant detailing the reasons for denial, including a list of documentation that may be submitted to reopen the application for review.

If an applicant wishes to re-open an incomplete application for review, the applicant shall submit requested documentation to the Department within 5 business days of receipt of the email required by <cite data-path="07.03.02.05|A.|(3)">§A(3) of this regulation</cite>.

The Department shall acknowledge receipt of requested documentation submitted in accordance with <cite data-path="07.03.02.05|B.|(1)">§B(1) of this section</cite> within 5 business days of submission.

The Department may not review another offer until the original is rejected.

Approve the application for progression to settlement; and

Except as provided in <cite data-path="07.03.02.06|D.">§D of this regulation</cite>, notify the applicant of approval through an electronic award letter that includes a time period for applicant response.

Sign the award letter; and

Electronically remit the signed letter to the Department within the time period specified.

Change an applicant’s designation from “applicant” to “purchaser;” and

Initiate the process of creating a land disposition agreement in accordance with <cite data-path="07.03.02.07">regulation .07 of this chapter</cite>.

Upon receipt of a signed award letter, the Department shall:

Upon receipt of the draft land disposition agreement from the Department, the purchaser shall:

Upon agreement of contract terms, the Department shall submit the land disposition agreement for final signature from the required parties as described under <cite data-path="07.03">this subtitle</cite>.

The purchaser shall:

A purchaser submitting a signed land disposition agreement via postal mail shall:

The Department may not accept a land disposition agreement that is not notarized.

The Department shall submit a disposition to the Board for:

The Board shall review the materials required by <cite data-path="07.03.02.08|A.|(1)">§A(1) of this regulation</cite>.

The Department shall ensure settlement occurs in accordance with the terms of the land disposition agreement.

The purchaser shall be responsible for:

Provide a written copy of the extension request that includes:

Mail the extension request to the Department using the address noted in the land disposition agreement.

Grant an extension to a term contained in a land disposition agreement if the purchaser has:

Require a purchaser to submit additional information related to the reason for a requested extension.

Acknowledge an extension request upon review via written response to the applicant; and

Submit the extension request to the Land Records Division of the Baltimore City Archives.