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Barclay Phase 1 — Income-Restricted Housing in Baltimore, MD 21218

2200 Homewood Ave, Baltimore, MD 21218

Tax creditPublic housing

53 units · 1–3 BR

Housing authority: (410) 396-3232Directions

How to apply

  1. Apply through Housing Authority Of Baltimore City. They run this development and take applications.
  2. Call the housing authority at (410) 396-3232.
  3. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
2011
Bedrooms (estimated)
39 1 bedroom · 5 2 bedrooms · 8 3 bedrooms
Average tenant rent
$401/mo

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Rents and income limits in 21218

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,680/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$67,200/yr
Renters in 21218 paying 30% or more of income on rent
57%

Income limits (2026)

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area · median family income $134,000. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$28,150$46,900$74,800
2$32,200$53,600$85,450
3$36,200$60,300$96,150
4$40,200$67,000$106,800
5$43,450$72,400$115,350
6$46,650$77,750$123,900
7$50,040$83,100$132,450
8$55,720$88,450$141,000

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size21218Wider area
Studio$1,280$1,523
1 bedroom$1,360$1,625
2 bedrooms$1,680$2,006
3 bedrooms$2,130$2,509
4 bedrooms$2,350$2,789

Wider area = Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,680 (21251) to $2,410 (21202).

Census figures for 21218 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,264. Median household income $62,488. 52% of homes are rented. 57% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 29% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 21218's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 21218

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Barclay Phase 1?

Apply through Housing Authority Of Baltimore City, which runs Barclay Phase 1. Call (410) 396-3232. Do not treat a walk-up at the building as the application. These records do not show openings.

Is Barclay Phase 1 Section 8 housing?

Barclay Phase 1 is public housing, not a project-based Section 8 contract. Apply with the housing authority. A Housing Choice Voucher is a separate program.

How many units are at Barclay Phase 1?

Public records list 53 units at Barclay Phase 1 in Baltimore, MD 21218. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Barclay Phase 1?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 21218 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Barclay Phase 1?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Barclay Phase 1 in Baltimore, MD 21218. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Baltimore, MD 21218?

Most income-restricted buildings in Baltimore, MD 21218 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $46,900, and $67,000 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($74,800 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Baltimore, MD 21218?

For many programs in Baltimore, MD 21218, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $46,900 a year for 1 person and $67,000 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $74,800 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Baltimore, MD 21218?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Baltimore, MD 21218, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Baltimore, MD 21218 is $1,680 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Barclay Phase 1 take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that Barclay Phase 1 has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Baltimore, MD 21218 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Barclay Phase 1.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.