“Keeping Charles Village
Safe & Clean”
The Charles Village Community Benefits District is a special benefits district in Baltimore created under city law to support the Charles Village area through added neighborhood services. It focuses on keeping the community “safe & clean” through programs related to sanitation, safety, graffiti removal, abandoned vehicle reporting, and community support. The district also connects residents to local resources such as housing, food assistance, health and wellness services, schools, markets, and city agencies. It is managed by a formal authority with powers, board oversight, budgeting, supplemental tax funding, and periodic review under Baltimore City Code. Overall, the CVCBD helps improve quality of life in Charles Village by coordinating clean streets, public safety support, community resources, and neighborhood engagement.