Voucher-Friendly Housing in Baltimore

HABC serves the city of Baltimore, operating traditional public housing developments — such as Cherry Hill Homes, Latrobe Homes, and Gilmor Homes — along with the Housing Choice Voucher program. Rent in HABC public housing is income-based, set at roughly 30% of adjusted household income.

HABC maintains waitlists for public housing and the Housing Choice Voucher program. Waitlists open and close periodically depending on availability and funding. Applicants can list development preferences and are contacted as units become available. Check current waitlist status directly with HABC before applying.

Maryland protects renters from source-of-income discrimination statewide. Under the HOME Act (effective 2020), landlords generally may not refuse to rent to you simply because you would pay with a Housing Choice Voucher. If a landlord rejects your voucher, you may have a right to file a complaint with the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights.

Apply through the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) at habc.org when waitlists are open. Rent is based on income (about 30% of adjusted household income); eligibility is generally limited to households at or below local income limits. Call HABC at (410) 396-3232 for current waitlist information.