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HACA Has Opened The Public Housing Waiting List

The Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis (HACA) has opened the Waiting List for Public Housing programs. Interested parties can submit a completed pre-application form to HACA to get themselves added to the desired Waiting List. When we have vacancies that we need to fill, we will select applicants based on a combination of preferences and the date and time of submission of their completed pre-application form. You can submit a pre-application form at this time by picking up a form from one of our offices or downloading and printing the document linked below, filling out the form, and then delivering it to either our Main Office at 1217 Madison Street in Annapolis or one of our property offices, by mailing it via U.S. Postal Service, or by faxing it to (410) 267-8290.

You can also register online through our RentCafe portal at myportal.hacamd.org. If you are a current Applicant, Resident, or Landlord you will need to register on RentCafe before you can apply for the open Waiting Lists. If you are a current Applicant, Resident, or Landlord, you will need your Registration Code to register the first time and if you don't have your Registration Code, then you can contact your Property Manager or send an email to rentcafe.help@hacamd.org with your contact information. If you are a brand new Applicant, when you are registering online, you should select the link for "I do not have a Registration Code" and then proceed.

If you are already registered in RentCafe, you just need to log in to myportal.hacamd.org and then click on the "Apply to Waiting Lists" button to apply for the desired Waiting List.

Note: We have consolidated our Public Housing Waiting Lists into a single Waiting List. Applicants no longer need to identify the property that they are applying for.

Download the Pre-Application Form here

Updated Public Housing Lease for Public Review

HACA has updated their Public Housing lease to include changes to HUD guidance and recent legislation. The Draft Public Housing lease is available for review and public comment. Comments or questions can be sent to Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis, Attn: William Eberle, 1217 Madison Street, Annapolis, MD 21403 or info@hacamd.org until December 4, 2024. Additionally, there will be a public meeting at the Robinwood Recreation Center on December 4, 2024 at 5:30pm; anyone with questions or comments is welcome to attend the public meeting on that date. Following the public meeting, the Public Housing lease will be updated (if required) and submitted to the Board of Commissioners for approval at the next HACA Board meeting.

You can download the draft Public Housing lease here.

New Hours of Operation for HACA

HACA will be operating under new hours of operation beginning on August 19, 2024. The specific hours, by location, are noted below:

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (Effective August 19, 2024)

Main Office

 - Monday through Thursday: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm (Appointments required for HCVP clients except 9am to 4pm on Wednesdays)

 - Friday: Closed

Property Office (Harbour House, Eastport Terrace, Robinwood)

 - Monday and Wednesday: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

 - Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: Closed (by appointment only)

Property Office (Bloomsbury Square)

 - Tuesday: 9:00 am to 4:30pm

 - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: Closed (by appointment only)

RFQ Posted for Developer Harbour House and Eastport Terrace

We have posted the RFQ for Developer Harbour House and Eastport Terrace on our Current Procurement page.

2024 Baltimore Metropolitan Region Fair Housing Survey

We wanted to let you know about a survey that is collecting information on resident experiences finding quality, affordable housing. It is confidential, and will be used to develop programs to help create more affordable housing. It will take about 10 minutes to complete—and if you take the survey you will have an opportunity to win a $100 gift card!

You can take the survey here, in English or Spanish.

English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BaltimoreFH24

Español: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BaltimoreFH24?lang=es

Taking the survey is optional. Your participation will not affect your placement on any waiting list or your ability to receive housing assistance. Please invite others in your community to participate in the survey! Your input will play a meaningful role in shaping the Baltimore region’s direction for housing. And at the end of the survey, you will have the opportunity to enter a drawing for a $100 Visa gift card.

If you have questions about the survey, you can email lucy@rootpolicy.com or call 970-880-1415 x102.

Limited Walk-in Hours for HCVP Clients

Attention HCVP Clients! Starting Wednesday, March 13, 2024 walk-in hours for all HCVP Clients will be between the hours of 9 am to 4 pm on Wednesdays. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays will be reserved for HCVP Clients with appointments only. If you need assistance outside of the designated hours, you may reach out to your Specialist for assistance via email or phone during normal business hours.

HACA Announces Financial Closing on $60 Million Redevelopment Project

The Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis announced one of the largest financial infusions in the city’s recent history with the financial closing for the rehabilitation of a major Annapolis landmark. The Morris H. Blum Apartments, a historic 154-unit senior housing building, is set to undergo an extensive rehabilitation project aimed at revitalizing and enhancing the living experience for its residents. Securing the necessary funding to make this project a reality, the $60 million financing was finalized on August 16, 2023.

Download the complete Press Release here

Voluntary Compliance Agreement Between HUD and HACA

The Voluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA) entered into by both HUD and HACA effective December 1, 2021 is available by clicking on this link.