Baltimore using QR codes for vacant homes

Hundreds of QR codes have appeared on boarded-up homes throughout Baltimore over the past month, as part of a city effort to help residents seeking information on vacant properties, according to The Washington Post.

When scanned, a QR code on the signs directs residents to a preexisting Department of Housing and Community Development page, where they can search for ownership information and other records.

The signs also direct residents to call 410-396-0896 to access the information, or dial 311 if the property needs to be cleaned or secured.