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The HCVP Tenant-Based Waiting List is CLOSED.
HCVP APPLICANT UPDATE
The Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) is pleased to announce that it will accept all 27,842 applications received during the open period of its Housing Choice Voucher Program (“HCVP” also formerly known as “Section 8”) waiting list.
HABC will use the information provided on the application to contact applicants. It’s important to keep all contact information (i.e., address, phone number, and email address) up to date, at all times. To check the status or update your application, please click on the button below to go to HABC’s MyHousing Applicant Portal.
Click for instructions for accessing the Applicant Portal.
WE ARE HCVP AND THIS IS US!
View our video to see how the Housing Authority of Baltimore City's Housing Choice Voucher Project-based program can help provide you with subsidized units throughout Baltimore City.
HABC RENT TOOL
The HABC HCVP Rent Estimate Tool provides an estimated rental range based on HUD’s Payment Standards and HABC’s established Submarkets within Baltimore City. HABC uses submarket payment standards and an analysis of comparable rental units to determine the rental amounts based on bedrooms and the property’s location. The actual amount offered will be an average based on the condition of the unit and available amenities. The tool is available for all voucher holders and landlords.
Try the HABC Rent Tool
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.
Landlord Leasing Incentives
REPORTING CHANGES
Office visits are no longer required!
Please click the "Get Started" button below to report changes to your household in any of the following categories:
- Income
- Household composition (adding or removing members)
New HQS Reference Guide
This HQS Reference Guide is designed to increase your understanding of how the HQS Inspection process works, your responsibilities as a participating HCV owner, and how to maintain your unit while under contract with HABC.
Check out the new HCVP HQS Reference Guide!
What is the Housing Choice Voucher Program?
The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) (formerly known as the Section 8 Program) is a federally funded, locally administered rental assistance program that helps low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities afford safe, decent housing in the private market. Participants may choose any housing type that suits the needs of their family, as long as the requirements of the program are met.
The Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) receives funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to administer the HCVP in Baltimore City.
Tenant-Based Voucher Program
Through HABC's Tenant-Based Voucher Program, very low-income families may select and rent decent and affordable homes in the private market.
- Very low-income families are those with incomes below 50% of area median income (AMI).
- Tenants residing in voucher units pay 30% of their income for rent and utilities.
- Housing subsidies are paid directly to the landlord on the participants' behalf.
HABC's Tenant-Based Voucher Program is administered by its Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP). Currently, the Tenant-Based Voucher program is closed.
Project-Based Voucher Program
The Housing Choice Voucher Project-based program subsidizes privately owned units throughout Baltimore City.
Participants residing in Project-based units pay 30% of their income for rent and utilities. The balance of their housing costs are paid by the program.
Participants in Project-based units are assisted as long as they live in the unit and continue to qualify for the program.
Tenant Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the HCVP Program?
- How does the program work for a family?
- Who can get a Housing Choice Voucher?
CONTACT HCVP (SECTION 8)
The Housing Choice Voucher Program of Baltimore City is located at:
1225 West Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21223
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Walk-In Hours)
- Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
You may contact the HCVP Customer Relations Call Center for program information at: 443-984-2222
Or by email at hcvp.info@habc.org
