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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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! |
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| PSO Transformation Virtual Tour Take a virtual tour of the HABC PSO Initiative. |
BNIA Progress Dashboard See the stats and track the progress of the PSO! |
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
Housing Authority of Baltimore City
Established in 1937
Public Housing Units
6,923
Housing Choice Vouchers Leased:
14,879
Total Number of Households Served:
20,653
Total Number of People Served:
43,338
Average Tenant Rent:
$250
Public Housing
$329
Housing Choice Voucher Program
Single Head of Household:
15,912
Woman
4,404
Men
We serve an additional 337 co-headed households
Total Persons with Disabilities:
(Mobility and non-mobility)
12,703
Average Annual Income:
$14,430
Public Housing
$16,619
Housing Choice Voucher Program
Age of those we serve:
| Children age 17 & under | Adults age 18 to 60 | Adults age 61 and older |
| 34% | 52% | 14% |
Affordable Housing Opportunities Provided through HABC
20%
of Baltimore City's entire rental market
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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Double-Sided At A Glance
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.
