The Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) administers Housing Choice Vouchers under federal HUD rules, paying contract rent directly to landlords while tenants pay roughly 30% of adjusted income toward the unit.
HABC operates Baltimore's Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program under 24 CFR Part 982. Participating landlords sign a HAP contract with HABC and a separate lease with the tenant; HABC inspects the unit for Housing Quality Standards before the first payment and annually thereafter. Rent must be reasonable in comparison to comparable unassisted units, capped at HUD-published payment standards by zip code. The Maryland HOME Act prohibits refusing voucher applicants. Tenants pay about 30% of adjusted income toward rent and utilities, with HABC subsidizing the balance. Failed inspections suspend HAP payments until remediation.
Failed HQS inspections suspend HAP payments and may terminate the contract; landlords charging side payments above the approved contract rent face HUD debarment and recovery.
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