Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded 278 Emergency Housing Vouchers (EVHs) to the Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) to administer to the City's most vulnerable neighbors experiencing homelessness or housing instability. The vouchers are specifically targeted to assist individuals and families in four eligibility categories:

1) homeless;

 2) at risk of homelessness;

3) fleeing, or attempting to flee, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking;

4) recently homeless or have a high risk of housing instability. 

Prioritization

HABC and Baltimore's Continuum of Care (CoC) worked together to evaluate the current needs of Baltimore's homeless community and develop an equitable system to distribute vouchers. Based on current need, Baltimore's EHVs will be prioritized for the following individuals and families who also fall within one of the four eligibility categories listed above:

• Youth (18-24)
• Rapid rehousing of households whose subsidy ends before August 2022
• Households that are victims of domestic violence
• Families with children experiencing homelessness as defined by HUD
• Individuals experiencing homelessness in the shelter and street settings (adults only)

Each priority population will be provided with a capped preference for the EHVs.

Referral Process

Initial referrals for EHVs will be made to HABC by August 15, 2021, and the goal is to incrementally have all 278 vouchers issued by December 31, 2021. To determine eligibility for EHVs and other City-funded housing programs, potential clients need to complete a Coordinated Access packet.

If you would like to complete a Coordinated Access packet to determine eligibility for City-funded housing programs, please contact one of the Coordinated Access Navigator Sites listed below. PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, some navigator sites are not taking in-person/walk-in appointments and instead, offer virtual or phone appointments. Please call the navigator site for more details on appointment options for Coordinated Access.

Coordinated Access Navigator Sites

Frequently Asked Questions

• Emergency Housing Voucher FAQs

HUD References

• HUD EHV Overview