Program: Combined · Public housing units: 5,967 · Section 8 vouchers: 21,476 · Households served: 25,734 · Occupancy: 95% · ZIP codes served: 33
The Housing Authority of Baltimore City operates 5,967 public housing units and administers 21,476 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 25,734 households. With a 95% occupancy rate, the authority runs a combined program, managing both public housing and voucher assistance.
The Housing Authority of Baltimore City holds the top rank in Maryland for the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 22 authorities in the state. Its extensive voucher program supports more families than any other in the region, making it a significant provider of housing assistance in Baltimore City.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Baltimore City ranges from $1,770 to $2,200, with an average of $1,851. This is higher than the state average of $1,756. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 21231 at $2,200, while the lowest is in ZIP code 21210 at $1,770.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21201 | $1,600 | $1,710 | $2,110 | $2,640 | $2,930 |
| 21202 | $1,830 | $1,950 | $2,410 | $3,010 | $3,350 |
| 21205 | $1,230 | $1,360 | $1,680 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 21206 | $1,230 | $1,360 | $1,680 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 21207 | $1,340 | $1,430 | $1,760 | $2,200 | $2,450 |
| 21208 | $1,780 | $1,900 | $2,340 | $2,930 | $3,250 |
| 21209 | $1,730 | $1,850 | $2,280 | $2,850 | $3,170 |
| 21210 | $1,420 | $1,510 | $1,870 | $2,340 | $2,600 |
| 21211 | $1,530 | $1,640 | $2,020 | $2,530 | $2,810 |
| 21212 | $1,380 | $1,470 | $1,820 | $2,280 | $2,530 |
| 21213 | $1,310 | $1,390 | $1,720 | $2,150 | $2,390 |
| 21214 | $1,230 | $1,360 | $1,680 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 21215 | $1,230 | $1,360 | $1,680 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 21216 | $1,230 | $1,360 | $1,680 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 21217 | $1,270 | $1,360 | $1,680 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 21218 | $1,280 | $1,360 | $1,680 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 21222 | $1,300 | $1,380 | $1,710 | $2,140 | $2,380 |
| 21223 | $1,230 | $1,360 | $1,680 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 21224 | $1,740 | $1,850 | $2,290 | $2,860 | $3,180 |
| 21225 | $1,230 | $1,360 | $1,680 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 21226 | $1,280 | $1,360 | $1,680 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 21227 | $1,330 | $1,420 | $1,750 | $2,190 | $2,430 |
| 21228 | $1,460 | $1,550 | $1,920 | $2,400 | $2,670 |
| 21229 | $1,230 | $1,360 | $1,680 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 21230 | $1,820 | $1,940 | $2,400 | $3,000 | $3,340 |
| 21231 | $1,800 | $1,920 | $2,370 | $2,960 | $3,300 |
| 21233 | $1,310 | $1,390 | $1,720 | $2,150 | $2,390 |
| 21234 | $1,500 | $1,600 | $1,980 | $2,480 | $2,750 |
| 21236 | $1,510 | $1,610 | $1,990 | $2,490 | $2,770 |
| 21237 | $1,400 | $1,500 | $1,850 | $2,310 | $2,570 |
| 21239 | $1,260 | $1,360 | $1,680 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 21251 | $1,230 | $1,360 | $1,680 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 21287 | $1,310 | $1,390 | $1,720 | $2,150 | $2,390 |
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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