Celebrating Baltimore’s Latest Mixed-Income Housing Community

Housing Authority of Baltimore City President Janet Abrahams speaks before attendees at the Perkins Square Phase 2 ribbon cutting.

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Our Progress

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WHO'S HOUSE!? IT'S OUR HOUSE!

Guess who's back!? The third quarter Our House Newsletter of 2024 is available now!

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HABC’s 2025 MTW Plan is available for 30-Day Notice and Comment. A public meeting will be held on September 24, 2024.

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Public Comment

HABC Helps 19 Residents Become 1st-Time Homeowners

As part of the Housing Authority of Baltimore’s (HABC) efforts to help individuals and families become homeowners, 19 HABC residents over the last year received financial assistance and educational resources to purchase their first homes in the private market.

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Housing Milestone, Welcome Back Perkins Square Residents

Saturday, April 29th, the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) joined with elected officials, McCormack Baron Salazar (MBS), development and community partners, and residents to celebrate the completion of Phase 1 of Perkins Square, formerly known as Perkins Homes, providing 103 new mixed-income housing units.

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Voice of Choice Q2 2024 Newsletter

The latest 2nd quarter 2024 Voice of Choice Newsletter is now available. Click the button below to read now!

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HABC Secured $24MM in 2023 to Support Ongoing Community Investments

As part of the Authority’s ongoing efforts to invest in the communities it serves, the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) secured $24 million in 2023 through new state and federal grant funding to create more affordable housing opportunities and to support resident services.

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HABC Accomplishments 2022

The HABC 2022 Accomplishments Report is now available!
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PSO Transformation Plan in 2023

LET'S GO PSO!
Explore what's happening with HABC'S PSO Transformation Plan. See how far we've come, and where we are going!

PSO Transformation Virtual Tour

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BNIA Progress Dashboard

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PSO Transformation Plan Website

View more information about the PSO on habc.org.

Landlord Leasing Incentives

The Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) has established Landlord Leasing Incentives to provide increased housing options and opportunities for voucher holders while incentivizing owners to participate in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program.

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LOOKING FOR PROPERTIES?

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HABC At A Glance

Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Programs

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Housing Authority of Baltimore City

Established in 1937

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Public Housing Units

6,923

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Housing Choice Vouchers Leased:

14,879

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Total Number of Households Served:

20,653

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Total Number of People Served:

43,338

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Average Tenant Rent:

$250
Public Housing

$329 
Housing Choice Voucher Program

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Single Head of Household:

15,912
Woman

4,404 
Men

We serve an additional 337 co-headed households

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Total Persons with Disabilities:

(Mobility and non-mobility)

12,703

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Average Annual Income:

$14,430
Public Housing

$16,619
Housing Choice Voucher Program

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Age of those we serve:

Children age 17 & under Adults age 18 to 60 Adults age 61 and older
34% 52% 14%

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Affordable Housing Opportunities Provided through HABC

20%
of Baltimore City's entire rental market

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Head of Household Race/ Ethnicity Summary

Black / African American: 95%
White: 4%
Native Hawaiian, Other / Pacific Islander: < 1%
Asian: < 1%
American Indian: < 1%
Alaska Native: < 1%
Hispanic: < 1%

These stats represent an approximate snapshot as of July 2024.

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HABC is committed to affirmatively further fair housing by promoting non-discrimination, fair and equal housing opportunities and fair housing choice and to fostering inclusive communities. HABC implements its programs in a manner that is consistent with the fair housing laws, including but not limited to the Fair Housing Act and the Maryland and Baltimore City laws, which prohibit discrimination in housing or services directly or indirectly on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, familial status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age and ancestry.