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City reports $533 million spent of $641 million ARPA allocation; recovery office lists timelines and program wins
Summary
Acting chief recovery officer Elizabeth Tatum told the council the city has spent $533 million (83%) of its ARPA allocation and outlined program achievements, agencies lagging on spend, and deadlines and constraints for modifying grant scopes.
Acting Chief Recovery Officer Elizabeth Tatum updated the Council's Budget & Appropriations Committee on Baltimore’s federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) portfolio and remaining timelines. "As of October 2025 with 14 months remaining before the ARPA expenditure deadline, the city has expended $533,000,000 or 83% of the total allocation," Tatum said.
Tatum summarized ARPA‑funded accomplishments across neighborhoods: ARPA supported the Hammond (a new 109‑unit affordable housing building), stabilization of 35 vacant properties, free public Wi‑Fi at 46 recreation centers, home‑repair benefits for…
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