Memorial Apartments — Project-Based Section 8 in Baltimore

301 McMechen St, Baltimore, MD, 21217

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 266 units · Managed by Habitat America, LLC

About this apartment

Memorial Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 301 McMechen St, Baltimore with 266 apartments (57 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 410-523-0013.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About Memorial Apartments

Memorial Apartments is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 301 McMechen St, Baltimore 21217. It has 266 apartments, 57 of which are subsidized (27 studio, 30 one-bedroom). Most current residents are 62 or older.

Who can apply

This program serves low-income families and individuals who meet HUD income limits for the Maryland area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at 410-523-0013 (managed by Habitat America, LLC) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

Maryland HOME Act (source of income, including housing vouchers, protected statewide since 2020)

Nearby

See all subsidized housing and voucher-friendly options on the Baltimore page.

Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.