BEEF Baltimore
Baltimore Efficiency & Economy Foundation
BEEF and its expert consultants work hand-in-hand with Baltimore City officials to improve government operations and fiscal and tax policy. Our projects have helped the City to contain costs, earn new revenues and bring cutting-edge information to impact decision making.
Economic Development
Reference information pertaining to BEEF Projects and topics of interest to Baltimore City business and government.
Tax Policy
“Real Property Taxes and Tax Exempt Organizations” (Meds/Eds) Report, Alternative Revenue Sources and Structures for Baltimore City, and more…
Government & Processes
Baltimore City’s largest source of revenue is property taxes. It has the highest property tax rate in the State of Maryland, more than double that of other Maryland jurisdictions.
Housing
Project: SCOPE, the “Foreclosure Prevention & Remedy” Report, “Effective Homeownership Tax Credit Programs”, and more…
Recreation & Parks
Review our special reports on Aquatics, Special Facilities, Concessions and more as BEEF examines the management of parks and recreation in Baltimore City.
Public Safety
Making the “System” Work in the Baltimore Criminal Justice System: An Evaluation of Early Disposition Court (more…)
Transportation
Bicycles, Cars, and Public Transportation… read what major cities are learning about navigating and protecting their cities.