Penn North Plaza, Inc §202 Senior Baltimore, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Penn North Plaza, Inc is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Baltimore, MD with 65 units reporting 83% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $343/month on average.
65
total units
83%
occupancy
$343
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1520 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,377/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,137/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 27% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Penn North Plaza, Inc
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 1520 W North Ave, 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 (~$343/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Penn North Plaza, Inc have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Penn North Plaza, Inc?
Residents report average rents near $343/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 Penn North Plaza, Inc?
Contact the management office at 1520 W North Ave 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.