Housing Authority Of Baltimore City

417 E Fayette St, Baltimore, MD, 21202 · ~26,881 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Baltimore, MD (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Baltimore city

Who this agency serves

Housing Authority Of Baltimore City served 25,169 households across 26,947 units (93% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.4 people, an average annual income of $20,205, and pays an average of $484 per month toward rent.

Households served
25,169 of 26,947 units
Avg. household income
$20,205
Avg. rent paid by household
$484
Avg. household size
2.4 people
Households with children
48%
Head of household 62+
22%
Head of household with a disability
39%
Avg. wait to move in
21 months

Unit mix: 32% 1-bedroom, 30% 2-bedroom, 38% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 30 developments with an average score of 77 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
WEST HILLS SQUAREBaltimore92 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
MCCULLOH HOMESBaltimore91 High PerformerNSPIREFeb 2024
MONASTERY GARDENSBaltimore90 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2025
SHARP LEADENHALLBaltimore90 High PerformerNSPIREMay 2025
BAILEY SCATTERED SITE-PHASE IBaltimore90 High PerformerNSPIREMay 2025
ST AMBROSEBaltimore89 StandardNSPIREMay 2025
LATROBE HOMESBaltimore89 StandardNSPIREFeb 2024
ROSEMONT/DUKELANDBaltimore89 StandardNSPIREFeb 2024
Scattered SiteBaltimore89 StandardNSPIREAug 2025
GILMOR HOMESBaltimore87 StandardNSPIREJan 2026
BARCLAY PHASE 1Baltimore86 StandardNSPIREMay 2025
RESERVOIR HILLBaltimore86 StandardNSPIREJun 2025
MIDTOWN APARTMENTSBaltimore86 StandardNSPIREDec 2025
MONTPELIERBaltimore84 StandardNSPIREJun 2025
STRICKER STREETBaltimore83 StandardNSPIREJan 2024
O`DONNELL HEIGHTSBaltimore82 StandardNSPIREApr 2025
BROOKLYN HOMESBaltimore80 StandardNSPIREJan 2024
WESTPORT HOMESBaltimore80 StandardNSPIREJan 2024
ALBEMARLE SQUARE-Scattered sitesBaltimore79 StandardNSPIREJun 2025
POE HOMESBaltimore74 StandardUPCSSep 2022
CHERRY HILL HOMESBaltimore72 StandardNSPIREOct 2024
Scattered SiteBaltimore70 StandardNSPIREJun 2025
UPTOWN APARTMENTSBaltimore68 StandardUPCSJan 2023
ARBOR OAKSBaltimore59 TroubledNSPIREApr 2025
Scattered SiteBaltimore59 TroubledNSPIREOct 2024
DOUGLASS HOMESBaltimore59 TroubledNSPIREDec 2025
THOMPSON 22 - SCATTERED SITEBaltimore59 TroubledNSPIRENov 2025
Scattered SiteBaltimore58 TroubledNSPIREFeb 2024
PERKINS HOMESBaltimore53 TroubledUPCSFeb 2019
ALBEMARLE SQUARE - PHASE 3Baltimore46 TroubledNSPIRENov 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through Housing Authority Of Baltimore City, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.

Household sizeMax gross annual income
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

Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact Housing Authority Of Baltimore City directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Baltimore, MD

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority Of Baltimore City directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.