Section 8 & Voucher Housing in 21201 — West Baltimore

ZIP code 21201 covers the Upton, Poppleton, and downtown-west areas of Baltimore. It is home to HABC's McCulloh Homes and Poe Homes, along with other affordable buildings. Served by the MTA Metro SubwayLink and bus routes, it is a transit-accessible area for renters using a Housing Choice Voucher.

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Subsidized housing in ZIP code 21201

18 subsidized & affordable buildings with 2,040 apartments in total: 13 Project-based Section 8, 2 Senior 62+ (Section 202), 1 Disability (Section 811), 2 Public housing.

18 subsidized & affordable buildings

These buildings have federal rent subsidies attached to the unit — you apply to the building directly and pay about 30% of your income. Most keep their own waiting list, separate from the housing authority's voucher list.

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About This Program in Maryland

In Baltimore, the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program and public housing are administered by the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC). Rent is income-based — generally about 30% of adjusted household income.

How to Apply in Maryland

Apply through HABC at habc.org when waitlists are open. Maryland protects renters from source-of-income discrimination statewide under the HOME Act, so most landlords cannot refuse a Housing Choice Voucher.

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