# Columbia / Howard County, Baltimore fit-out and specification

> Columbia / Howard County prime stock delivers a mid-to-high Cat-A baseline; tenant fit-out is typically Mid or High-end spec.

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## TL;DR
- Typical spec: 15–40,000 sqft floor plates available across newer Class A stock; 9'+ slab-to-slab and modern MEP common.
- Baltimore fit-out range — Basic $70–100/sqft, Trophy $220–310/sqft.
- Submarket tier: prime.

## Key facts
- **city**: Baltimore
- **submarket**: Columbia / Howard County
- **tier**: prime
- **averageRentLocal**: $28/sqft/yr
- **cityClassARentUsd**: $30/sqft/yr
- **cityVacancyPct**: 21.4%

## FAQ
### What spec level is normal in Columbia / Howard County?
15–40,000 sqft floor plates available across newer Class A stock; 9'+ slab-to-slab and modern MEP common.

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/baltimore/columbia-howard-county/topics/fit-out-and-spec), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.