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PRELIMINARY APPLICATIONS
FOR
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF BALTIMORE CITY

Announcement:
Project-Based Waiting List Opening
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 9:00am through Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:59pm

Online Waiting List Pre-Application

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Before you begin the preliminary application (pre-application) process for the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) waiting lists, there are a few things you should know:

1. Please have available all Social Security Numbers, correct names, and dates of birth for yourself and all family members who will be living with you.

2. Also, you will need income information for all family members who receive income of any type.

3. Make sure you have typed all information correctly.

4. Submit only ONE pre-application to any HABC waiting list to which you wish to apply. The display will show the waiting lists for which you are eligible, and you can select the lists that you want to apply for (you can select multiple lists). Duplicate or dual applications will not be accepted (you cannot click “submit” more than once).

5. HAVE PAPER AND PEN READY TO WRITE DOWN YOUR CONFIRMATION NUMBER ONCE YOUR APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED OR TAKE A PICTURE OF IT ON YOUR CELL PHONE.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Preliminary applications (pre-applications) will be received online only, anytime during the period the waiting lists are open. Applicants will receive a confirmation number to acknowledge successful submission of their pre-application. By submitting this pre-application information, you are not guaranteed placement on any waiting list. A lottery system will be used to select applicants randomly from the pre-applications submitted before the waiting list application period closes. Applicants will be notified by mail of their placement status on the waiting list.

Important Steps to Maintain Your Status on the Waiting List

1. If you are added to the waiting list, you will be notified by mail that you have been placed on the waiting list.

2. You will be notified by mail and/or email when your name comes to the top of the waiting list, or if we are updating our records.

3. If you do not respond to our notifications, or your letter is returned undeliverable, your name will be removed from the waiting list.

4. If you have a change of address, phone number, income or family size, you must report the change within 10 business days. ALL CHANGES MUST BE COMPLETED THROUGH THE APPLICANT PORTAL, WITH EXCEPTIONS TO CHANGES TO THE HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD, CO-HEAD AND SPOUSE. No changes will be taken over the phone. Changes to the head of household, co-head, and spouse require an in-office appointment. Please include your full-name, phone number, and email address on any correspondence. If you need to request an appointment, please visit https://www.habc.org/habc-information/programs-departments/hcvp/ and scroll down to click on "Customer Inquiry Form".

Click the FAQ link below for Waiting List Frequently Asked Questions:

https://www.habc.org/media/rx2b03er/habc-pbv-waiting-list-faq-final-1826.pdf

Click the link below for additional information:

https://www.habc.org/media/koshri0z/habc-2026-admin-plan-clean-10-15-2025.pdf

The Housing Authority of Baltimore City does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression in the access to, admission to, or employment in housing programs or activities.

If you are a person with a disability and need assistance with completing the preliminary application as described above, please contact the call center at 1 (844)-225-6726 starting January 14, 2026 through January 23, 2026 from 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday - Friday.

HABC uses the Maryland Relay System to communicate with deaf or hard of hearing individuals over the telephone. The phone number for Maryland Relay is 711, which can be dialed from anywhere in Maryland to connect to a relay operator. Other numbers for Maryland Relay include the toll-free customer service line 1-800-552-7724 for voice (V) and text telephone (TTY) and the video phone (VP) number 1-443-453-5970.