Brooklyn Homes Public Housing Baltimore, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Brooklyn Homes is a Public Housing community in Baltimore, MD with 480 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $341/month on average.
480
total units
95%
occupancy
$341
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 851 Herndon Ct, Baltimore, MD 21225 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,380/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,563/yr |
| People per unit | 2.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 9% |
How to apply at Brooklyn Homes
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 851 Herndon Ct, Baltimore; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$341/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Baltimore
- Cherry Hill Homes Public Housing
- Latrobe Homes Public Housing
- Mcculloh Homes Public Housing
- Gilmor Homes Public Housing
- Douglass Homes Public Housing
- J Van Story Branch Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Mcculloh Homes Extension LIHTC
- Mcculloh Homes PB Section 8
- Lanvale Towers/ Canal Courts Apts LIHTC
- Cherill Apts LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| L on Liberty [aka] Lexington Gateway LIHTC | Baltimore | 1.4 km |
| Harbor City Townhouses LIHTC | Baltimore | 2.8 km |
| Riverfront Townhomes LIHTC | Baltimore | 2.8 km |
| Riverfront Townhomes [aka] Hanover Park LIHTC | Brooklyn | 2.8 km |
| Cherrydale Apts LIHTC | Baltimore | 3.4 km |
| Cherry Hill Senior Housing LIHTC | Baltimore | 3.4 km |
| Cherry Hill Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | Baltimore City | 3.4 km |
| Greens at English Consul LIHTC | Lansdowne | 3.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Baltimore
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Brooklyn Homes have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Brooklyn Homes?
Residents report average rents near $341/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Brooklyn Homes?
Contact the management office at 851 Herndon Ct in Baltimore. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.