Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Baltimore City, MD
There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Baltimore City with roughly 417 assisted units — including 1 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
Map of subsidized housing in Baltimore City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Baltimore City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Apartments Consolidated LIHTC | 117 | — | — |
| Cherry Hill Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
| Warwick Apartments LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| New Shiloh Village Ii LIHTC | 73 | — | — |
| Barclay Square Phase Ii LIHTC | 67 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Baltimore City (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Baltimore City
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Apartments Consolidated LIHTC | 117 | — | — |
| Warwick Apartments LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| New Shiloh Village Ii LIHTC | 73 | — | — |
| Barclay Square Phase Ii LIHTC | 67 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Baltimore city Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Baltimore city: studio $1,362, 1-BR $1,511, 2-BR $1,857, 3-BR $2,358, 4-BR $2,611.
Full FMR table for Baltimore city →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Baltimore City
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Baltimore, MD
- Silver Spring, MD
- Frederick, MD
- Annapolis, MD
- Rockville, MD
- Hagerstown, MD
- Salisbury, MD
- Columbia, MD
- Edgewood, MD
- Glen Burnie, MD
- Gaithersburg, MD
- Cambridge, MD
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.