Public housing agency · HUD code MD002
Housing Authority Of Baltimore City
Housing Authority Of Baltimore City is a public housing authority recorded by HUD under participant code MD002. This profile is built from HUD's own Public Housing Authorities dataset. Data last updated October 4, 2026.
- Housing Choice Vouchers
- 21,476
- Public housing units
- 5,853
- Waiting list
- Status unverified
- 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent
- $2,006
Waiting list status
Unknown — check the official site. We have not verified this list, and waiting lists often open for only a few days. Check the authority’s official website or call (410) 396-3232 before you apply.
Programs and size
HUD records this authority as operating a Combined program with 21,476 Housing Choice Voucher units and 5,853 public housing units.
Where it operates
Federal records place this authority's public housing in Baltimore City. Voucher jurisdiction can be broader than the places where an authority owns property, so confirm coverage for your address directly with the authority.
Cities with public housing operated by this authority: Baltimore.
Public housing developments
Developments operated by this authority
Public housing developments recorded by HUD under this authority's participant code.
| Property | Address | Classification | Units | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALBEMARLE SQUARE - PHASE 3 | 1108 Granby St, Baltimore 21202 | Public Housing Development | 130 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| ALBEMARLE SQUARE-Scattered sites | 1135 E Baltimore St, Baltimore 21202 | Public Housing Development | 4 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| ARBOR OAKS | 800 Dartmouth Rd, Baltimore 21212 | Public Housing Development | 4 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| BAILEY SCATTERED SITE-PHASE I | 4005 Fernhill Ave, Baltimore 21215 | Public Housing Development | 34 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| BARCLAY PHASE 1 | 2200 Homewood Ave, Baltimore 21218 | Public Housing Development | 53 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| BROOKLYN HOMES | 851 Herndon Ct, Baltimore 21225 | Public Housing Development | 480 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| CHERRY HILL HOMES | 1006 Shellbanks Rd, Baltimore 21225 | Public Housing Development | 1279 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| DOUGLASS HOMES | 225 Silver Ct, Baltimore 21231 | Public Housing Development | 384 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| GILMOR HOMES | 1641 Bakbury Ct, Baltimore 21217 | Public Housing Development | 408 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| LATROBE HOMES | 901 Valley St, Baltimore 21202 | Public Housing Development | 669 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| MCCULLOH HOMES | 442 Manse Ct, Baltimore 21201 | Public Housing Development | 550 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| MIDTOWN APARTMENTS | 922 N Calhoun St, Baltimore 21217 | Public Housing Development | 35 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| MONASTERY GARDENS | 139 Thomas Guidera Cir, Baltimore 21229 | Public Housing Development | 37 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| MONTPELIER | 1408 Montpelier St, Baltimore 21218 | Public Housing Development | 13 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| O`DONNELL HEIGHTS | 6100 Plantview Way, Baltimore 21224 | Public Housing Development | 229 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| POE HOMES | 202 N Fremont Ave, Baltimore 21201 | Public Housing Development | 285 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| RESERVOIR HILL | 2325 Callow Ave, Baltimore 21217 | Public Housing Development | 40 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| ROSEMONT/DUKELAND | 1701 Gertrude Ct, Baltimore 21216 | Public Housing Development | 29 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| Scattered Site | 1012 N Broadway, Baltimore 21205 | Public Housing Development | 174 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| Scattered Site | 213 S Franklintown Rd, Baltimore 21223 | Public Housing Development | 273 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| Scattered Site | 1330 Laurens St, Baltimore 21217 | Public Housing Development | 203 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| Scattered Site | 415 E 23rd St, Baltimore 21218 | Public Housing Development | 143 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| SHARP LEADENHALL | 908 Bevan St, Baltimore 21230 | Public Housing Development | 23 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| ST AMBROSE | 1531 Light St, Baltimore 21230 | Public Housing Development | 30 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| STRICKER STREET | 1332 N Calhoun St, Baltimore 21217 | Public Housing Development | 25 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| THOMPSON 22 - SCATTERED SITE | 1314 Berry St, Baltimore 21211 | Public Housing Development | 22 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| UPTOWN APARTMENTS | 1381 N Carey St, Baltimore 21217 | Public Housing Development | 33 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| WEST HILLS SQUARE | 601 N Chapel Gate Ln, Baltimore 21229 | Public Housing Development | 12 total | (410) 396-3232 |
| WESTPORT HOMES | 2408 Annor Ct, Baltimore 21230 | Public Housing Development | 252 total | (410) 396-3232 |
HUD records identify this as an affordable or assisted housing property. Current vacancies, eligibility and voucher policies must be confirmed directly with property management.
FY2026 income limits for Baltimore city
Baltimore city is in HUD’s Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA income-limit area (FY2026 median family income $134,000).
| Household size | Very low income (50%) |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $46,900 |
| 2 people | $53,600 |
| 3 people | $60,300 |
| 4 people | $67,000 |
| 5 people | $72,400 |
| 6 people | $77,750 |
| 7 people | $83,100 |
| 8 people | $88,450 |
| Household size | Extremely low income (30%) | Very low income (50%) | Low income (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $28,150 | $46,900 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $32,200 | $53,600 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $36,200 | $60,300 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $40,200 | $67,000 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $43,450 | $72,400 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $46,650 | $77,750 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $83,100 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $88,450 | $141,000 |
Voucher eligibility generally starts at the very low income (50%) limit (how income limits work).
How to apply
Contact the authority directly
Using the phone number or website above. Applications are always free — if any site asks you to pay to apply for Section 8, do not pay.
Ask whether the waiting list is open
This is the single question no dataset can answer for you.
Check the income limits
For the county you live in. Income is one factor, not the whole test.
Ask about local preferences
Many authorities prioritise applicants who live or work in the area, veterans, people with disabilities, or households experiencing homelessness.
Ask for the landlord list
Most authorities keep a list of owners who have accepted vouchers before, and it is rarely published online.
Contact
- Address
- 417 E Fayette St, Baltimore, MD 21202
- Phone
- (410) 396-3232
- janet.abrahams@habc.org
Where this information comes from
- HUD Public Housing Authorities · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 18 August 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Public Housing Developments · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development · source updated 21 July 2026 · retrieved 22 September 2026
- HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research (HUD User) · source updated 1 September 2026 · retrieved 4 October 2026
- HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 · U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Policy Development and Research · source updated not published by the provider · retrieved 22 September 2026
Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Public Housing Developments (retrieved 22 September 2026); HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (retrieved 4 October 2026); HUD Section 8 Income Limits FY2026 (retrieved 22 September 2026).
These federal datasets do not show vacancies, waiting-list status or whether a landlord accepts vouchers (about our data).
Last verified: HUD last refreshed its housing-authority dataset on 18 August 2026; this record was last confirmed in HUD’s data on 22 September 2026; contact details have not yet been checked against the authority’s own website.