# Regulation .09 Applicant Eligibility.

Current through 2026-01-20. Source: COBRA Register Volume 04, Issue 02. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## Regulation .09 Applicant Eligibility.

Balt., Md., COBRA § 07.03.03.09 (2026)

A. In General.
To be eligible for the Fixed Pricing Program, an applicant shall:

  (1) Possess financial documents indicating no less than the minimum amount required by the Department for application, per applicable property;

  (2) Be in good standing with the State Department of Assessments and Taxation, if they are a business entity; and

  (3) Be free of:

    (a) An open federal lien;

    (b) An open state lien; or

    (c) An applicable legal matter, in accordance with <cite data-path="07.03.03.09|C.">§C of this regulation</cite>.

B. Vacant Building Notices.

  (1) In addition to the requirements specified in <cite data-path="07.03.03.09|A.">§A of this regulation</cite>, the Department shall consider whether an applicant owns a building with a vacant building notice in determining eligibility for the Fixed Pricing Program.

  (2) The Department may determine an applicant to be ineligible if:

    (a) The applicant possesses a vacant building notice older than 2 years; or

    (b) The applicant possesses a vacant building notice that is less than 2 years old, but there are no open or active construction permits on the property.

C. Legal Matters.

  (1) Pending Civil Proceedings.

    (a) The Department shall assess whether an applicant has a pending civil proceeding during review of applicant eligibility, including a:

      (i) Pending federal judgement; or

      (ii) Pending State judgement.

    (b) The Department may reject an applicant based on a pending civil proceeding if the Department determines that the pending legal proceeding could inhibit the applicant from:

      (i) Adhering to the terms of a land disposition agreement; or

      (ii) Financing a purchase.

    (c) If an applicant rejected in accordance with <cite data-path="07.03.03.09|C.|(2)">§(2) of this section</cite> has a pending civil proceeding dropped or resolved in their favor, the applicant may re-apply for the Fixed Pricing Program.

  (2) Criminal Cases.

    (a) The Department may reject an applicant based on a criminal case that could lead to imprisonment.

    (b) If an applicant rejected in accordance with <cite data-path="07.03.03.09|C.|(2)|(a)">§(2)(a) of this section</cite> is found not guilty, the applicant may re-apply for the Fixed Pricing Program.