HABC Celebrates Opening of First Building in PSO Transformation
“We mark two milestones today with the completion of this beautiful building and the beginning of construction on the next one, Somerset II, right across the street,” said HABC President and CEO Janet Abrahams.
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Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Programs
Housing Authority of Baltimore City
Established in 1937
Public Housing Units
7,319
FY20 UNAUDITED FUNDING SOURCES
8.3%
Other Funds (Tenant Revenue, Investment Income, Local Revenue, Sale & Disposal of Assets, Pension Adjustments)
1.06%
State Funds
Total Number of Households Served
19,638
Total Number of People Served
42,831
Average Tenant Rent
$217
Public Housing
$285
Housing Choice Voucher Program
Single Head of Household
15,185
Woman
4,076
Men
We serve an additional 377 co-headed households
Total Persons with Disabilities
(Mobility and non-mobility)
13,256
Age of those we serve
| Children age 17 & under | Adults age 18 to 60 | Adults age 61 and older |
| 34% | 53% | 13% |
Average Annual Income
$12,591
Public Housing
$14,555
Housing Choice Voucher Program
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 2021.
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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.
