Orchard Gardens Apts Aka City Place PB Section 8 Baltimore, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Orchard Gardens Apts Aka City Place is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Baltimore, MD with 197 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $365/month on average.
197
total units
90%
occupancy
$365
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 609 George St, Baltimore, MD 21201 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,293/yr |
| Average personal income | $8,608/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 81% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 45% |
How to apply at Orchard Gardens Apts Aka City Place
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 609 George St, 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 (~$365/mo average here).
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| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Orchard Gardens Apts Aka City Place have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Orchard Gardens Apts Aka City Place?
Residents report average rents near $365/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 Orchard Gardens Apts Aka City Place?
Contact the management office at 609 George St 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.