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 NameAppointed By
President & CEOJanet AbrahamsMayor
Chair* Dr. Robin Truiett-TheodorsonMayor
Vice-Chair* Marianne NavarroMayor
Commissioner* Joseph Lee SmithMayor
Commissioner* Dr. Robin Truiett-TheodorsonMayor
Resident CommissionerCrystal BranchMayor

* Automatic five year renewals