St Ambrose Public Housing Baltimore, MD
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
St Ambrose is a Public Housing community in Baltimore, MD with 30 units reporting 100% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $564/month on average.
30
total units
100%
occupancy
$564
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1531 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230 Map → |
| Average household income | $26,516/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,467/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 7% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 7% |
How to apply at St Ambrose
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 1531 Light 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 (~$564/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Harbor PB Section 8 | Baltimore | 1.1 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does St Ambrose 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 St Ambrose?
Residents report average rents near $564/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 St Ambrose?
Contact the management office at 1531 Light 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.