Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Baltimore, MD

There are 429 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Baltimore with roughly 41,606 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 0 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $78 to $696 per month.

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Baltimore

Section 8 apartments in Baltimore (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 →

Public housing developments in Baltimore

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Baltimore

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

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

1. 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.
2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
4. Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

• Baltimore City, MD
• Silver Spring, MD
• Hagerstown, MD
• Annapolis, MD
• Frederick, MD
• Rockville, MD
• Salisbury, MD
• Columbia, MD
• Glen Burnie, MD
• Edgewood, 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.