Why should landlords participate in HCVP?
Committed property owners and managers such as you provide valuable housing opportunities for qualified families. The participant benefits by finding quality affordable housing in the City of Baltimore
This briefing session is designed to provide you with an overview of the HCV program, with a focus on owner-related roles and responsibilities.
HCVP LEASING
What are some other benefits of renting to a family with a Housing Choice Voucher?
- You will be afforded an opportunity to list your property using the free online listing service affordablehousing.com, which is administered by an independent company not affiliated with HABC.
- Pre-screened tenants - all families are subject to a criminal background check. However, landlords are strongly encouraged to screen participants as they would an unassisted tenant.
- You are protected from financial loss if the participant suffers unexpected financial hardship. Once the participant reports a change in income along with all supporting documentation, HCVP will conduct a reexamination of the households income. Once verified, the subsidy payment is increased to compensate for the participant's decrease in income.
Working together, we can help provide quality housing opportunities to qualified families in Baltimore City!
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
Click here to Review HCVP's Incentives Fact Sheet!
Baltimore Submarkets
Click here to Review the Baltimore Submarket Map!
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
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!2025 HCVP Landlord Q&A Sessions
If you have questions or would like to hear more about being a participating landlord with HCVP, we invite you to join us at one of our remaining Landlord Q&A Sessions below:
*All briefings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month; this is subject to change.
| January 16, 2025 | 5 PM |
| February 20, 2025 | 2 PM |
| March 20, 2025 | 5 PM |
| April 17, 2025 | 2 PM |
| May 15, 2025 | 5 PM |
| *June 18, 2025 | 2 PM |
| July 17, 2025 | 5 PM |
| August 21, 2025 | 2 PM |
| September 18, 2025 | 5 PM |
| October 16, 2025 | 2 PM |
| November 20, 2025 | 5 PM |
| December 18, 2025 | 2 PM |
*This schedule may be subject to change*
