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Housing Choice Vouchers

Section 8 and Housing Choice Voucher rentals in Baltimore City

We accept Housing Choice Vouchers on every home we list, and we handle the landlord side of the paperwork promptly so your search clock isn't wasted waiting on us.

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What we accept

  • Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8), including vouchers issued by the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) and portable vouchers from other housing authorities
  • HUD-VASH vouchers — see HUD-VASH housing
  • Rental assistance through homeless services programs — see for placing agencies

There are no extra fees for paying with a voucher, and we apply the same screening standard to every applicant.

How renting with a voucher works at Caprate

  1. Find a home that matches your voucher. Browse available homes and filter by bedroom count. Your voucher is approved for a specific bedroom size, so start there.
  2. Tour it. Call or email to see the home in person.
  3. Apply and submit the RFTA. Once you choose a home, we complete our part of the Request for Tenancy Approval quickly and return it to the housing authority.
  4. Inspection. The housing authority inspects the home for health and safety. We keep units inspection-ready and fix anything flagged right away.
  5. Sign and move in. After the rent is approved and the home passes, we sign the lease and hand over keys.

For more detail on each step, read From voucher to keys: the Section 8 move-in process.

Your rights as a voucher holder in Maryland

Maryland's HOME Act, passed in 2020, added source of income to the state's fair housing protections, and Baltimore City law also prohibits source-of-income discrimination. In general, that means most landlords may not refuse an applicant because part of the rent is paid with a voucher, and may not hold voucher holders to a tougher screening standard than other applicants.

If you believe a landlord has refused your voucher, talk with your caseworker or a fair housing organization. This is general information, not legal advice.

How your rent share is figured

With a Housing Choice Voucher, you generally pay about 30% of your adjusted income toward rent and utilities, and the program pays the rest to the landlord. The housing authority calculates your exact share and confirms the rent is reasonable for the area. Read the full voucher holder's guide for more.

Common questions

Do you accept Section 8 in Baltimore City?

Yes. Caprate accepts Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) on every home we list in Baltimore City, with no extra fees for voucher holders.

Do you accept vouchers from outside Baltimore City?

Yes. Portable vouchers transferred from another housing authority are welcome. Your caseworker can help with the portability paperwork.

Is there an extra fee or higher deposit for voucher holders?

No. Voucher holders pay the same application terms as every other applicant.

How long does the RFTA take on your side?

We complete and return our part of the Request for Tenancy Approval promptly so your search time isn't spent waiting on the landlord.

What bedroom size can I rent?

Your voucher is approved for a specific bedroom size set by the housing authority. Filter our homes by bedrooms to see what matches.