PSO Transformation Virtual Tour
LET'S GO PSO!
Take a virtual tour of the HABC PSO Transformation Initiative. See how far we've come, and where we are going!
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LOOKING FOR HABC OPPORTUNITIES?
GOT A GREAT ATTITUDE?
GOT THE SKILLS TO MATCH?
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Janet Abrahams | HABC ChangeMakers
Katie Goar welcomes our very own ChangeMaker, Janet Abrahams on this two-part ForbesBooksAudio Podcast to speak about finding the right solutions for the affordable housing community.
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Medicare Open Enrollment
COMPARE NOW TO FIND THE RIGHT PLAN FOR YOU.
OCT. 15 - DEC. 7, 2022
Plans change every year. So can your health.
Even if you are happy with your current Medicare plan, check to see if yours is still the right one for you—your current plan may be changing.
The Voice of Choice Q3 2022
Demolition, Demolition, and more Demolition! There has been a lot happening at the Perkins Homes site and demolition of the FINAL phases will begin before the end of the year.
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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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Updated PSO Transformation Plan
The updated Perkins Somerset Oldtown (PSO) Transformation Plan is now available for review. The comment period will run for 30 days and the deadline to submit all comments is October 27, 2022. Comments should be submitted via email to Jeannine.Dunn@habc.org.
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LOOKING FOR PROPERTIES?
Click the button to head over to the Map of HABC Properties and take a peek!
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Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher Programs
Housing Authority of Baltimore City
Established in 1937
Public Housing Units
6,000
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHERS LEASED:
13,705
Total Number of Households Served
19,510
Total Number of People Served
41,925
Average Tenant Rent
$246
Public Housing
$289
Housing Choice Voucher Program
Single Head of Household
15,032
Woman
4,131
Men
We serve an additional 347 co-headed households
Total Persons with Disabilities
(Mobility and non-mobility)
12,478
Average Annual Income
$14,210
Public Housing
$15,367
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 October 2022.
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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.
