About the Board

Board Information

NameHousing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC)
FunctionThe HABC Board of Commissioners is appointed by the Mayor. This diversified governing body sets policy guidelines and directions on all key operational and financial issues needed to maintain the Authority's conventional public housing units, rehabilitated housing, and Section 8 certificates and vouchers.
CompositionHousing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC)
City Council ApprovalNo
Legal AuthorityCode of Maryland - Article - Housing and Community Development - §12–304
Liaison/Executive Director NameCandice Jones
Liaison/Executive Director Phone(410) 396-6996
Liaison/Executive Director EmailCandice.Jones@habc.org

Membership

PositionMember NameTerm StartedTerm ExpiresAppointed By
Chair* Robin Carter01/01/202101/01/2022Mayor
Vice-Chair* Bowyer Freeman09/01/201909/01/2021Mayor
Commissioner* Joseph Smith09/01/1909/01/23Mayor
Commissioner* Dr. Robin Truiett-Theodorson09/01/1909/01/22Mayor
Resident CommissionerSharon Jones11/22/201611/22/2021Mayor

* Automatic five year renewals