HUD Open Data · FY 2026
What is the Fair Market Rent in Howard County, MD?
Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025
In Howard County, Maryland, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $1,857 a month. Rents run from $1,362 for a studio up to $2,611 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.
2-Bedroom FMR in Howard County and Neighbouring Counties
| Unit size | Monthly FMR (FY 2026) |
|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,362 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,511 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,857 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,358 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,611 |
How does Howard County compare?
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in Maryland.
Higher rent than 79% of counties in Maryland · 6th of 24
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles County | $2,246 |
| 1 | Montgomery County | $2,246 |
| 1 | Prince George's County | $2,246 |
| … 2 more … | ||
| 6 | Howard County(you are here) | $1,857 |
| … 15 more … | ||
| 22 | Dorchester County | $1,144 |
| 23 | Garrett County | $973 |
| 23 | Allegany County | $973 |
More data for Howard County, Maryland
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Howard County, MD for 2026?
In Howard County, Maryland, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $1,857 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $1,362 for a studio to $2,611 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.
What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Howard County, MD?
A two-bedroom in Howard County, Maryland has a Fair Market Rent of $1,857 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.
When do Fair Market Rents in Howard County become effective?
FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.
How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?
HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).
How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in Howard County, MD?
Every ZIP code in Howard County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in Howard County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.
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