Live Near Your Work: Baltimore Employer Homebuying Benefit
Housing & Homeownership
Program at a Glance
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland
- Status: Ongoing through participating employers
- Maximum benefit: Set by your employer. Most offer $2,000 to $5,000; one health system offers up to $19,500
- Who it’s for: Employees of the 100+ participating employers who buy a home in Baltimore City
- How to apply: Ask your HR or benefits office, or call Live Baltimore if your employer isn’t listed
- Last verified: November 2026
About the Program
If you work for one of more than 100 participating employers, Live Near Your Work puts your employer's contribution and a city match toward the down payment or closing costs on a home in Baltimore City. Most listed employers offer between $2,000 and $5,000, and a few go higher, up to $19,500 at one health system. Employers can set their own rules on things like how long you've worked there or where you buy. To use it, ask your HR or benefits office, or call Live Baltimore if your employer isn't on the list.
Official source: Program details
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