WHAT IS THE SECTION 8 HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM?
The Housing Choice Vouchers Program (often referred to as “Section 8”) is the federal government’s primary program to provide housing for Americans who are living in poverty, as well as the elderly and disabled. It provides eligible families with assistance in paying the monthly rent for houses and apartments that are located anywhere, not just in subsidized housing projects. Section 8 is administered by the Local Housing Authorities. They qualify tenants and certify residences for participation in the program.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR SECTION 8 HOUSING VOUCHER?
More than 3,000 city landlords participate Baltimore’s program, which serves approximately 13,000 families.
The Housing Authority of Baltimore City Housing Choice Voucher Program Tenant Based and Project Based Waiting Lists are currently closed to new applicants.
Baltimore, Maryland waiting list is closed as of January 2025. It was last open in October 2023.
FOR THE MOST ACCURATE INFORMATION ON THE HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM VISIT THIS WEBSITE
https://dhcd.maryland.gov/Residents/Pages/HousingChoice/default.aspx
