Woodlawn Senior Housing — Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly in Baltimore

5500 Lexington Rd, Baltimore, MD, 21207

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 74 units · Managed by Catholic Charities

About this apartment

Woodlawn Senior Housing is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly building at 5500 Lexington Rd, Baltimore with 74 apartments (74 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 410-944-5959.

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 Woodlawn Senior Housing

Woodlawn Senior Housing is a Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly property at 5500 Lexington Rd, Baltimore 21207. It has 74 apartments, 74 of which are subsidized (74 one-bedroom). Most current residents are 62 or older.

Who can apply

This program serves households where the head or spouse is 62 or older 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 410-944-5959 (managed by Catholic Charities) 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.