Maps & Data

GIS & Mapping

The Department of Planning prepares a variety of interactive web maps and downloadable maps for community organizations, City agencies, City Council, the Mayor’s Office, and the general public.  

Learn more about GIS & Mapping.

Data & Demographics 

Baltimore’s Department of Planning provides reliable data to inform City officials, Planning staff, and community members involved in the planning decision-making process.

Learn more about Data & Demographics.

FEMA Flood Mapping (preliminary) 

FEMA has issued new Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps and a Flood Insurance Study of the City of Baltimore! The Department of Planning is a repository for all FEMA Map products for the City of Baltimore. FEMA Map products identify regulatory floodplains and floodways with computed base flood elevations.

For information on the upcoming public hearings on new maps, map changes, development guidelines, or Map Information Services Email Us.

Housing Market Typology

Baltimore’s housing market typology was developed to assist the City in its efforts to strategically match available public resources to neighborhood housing market conditions. A typology is a critical tool used by the Department of Housing’s Vacants to Value program to address city-wide vacant housing challenges.

Read more about the Housing Market Typology.

Online Community Association Directory

The Community Association Directory is a comprehensive listing of community associations in Baltimore City, including citywide non-profits, umbrella organizations, community associations, business associations, and block groups.  The directory is now fully available online with numerous new features.

View the application to be included in the Online Community Association Directory.

Central Maryland Development Tracker Interactive Map

The purpose of this interactive map is to provide geographic visualization of development projects and track them as they go through the review process. The points on the interactive map represent the status of the project at the time of any public hearing for which approval is required in order to obtain a building permit.

View the map the Central Maryland Development Tracker Interactive Map.