Section 8 · DC
Section 8 rent — District of Columbia, DC (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in District of Columbia, DC, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.
Section 8 rent by bedroom
FY2026 Fair Market Rent in District of Columbia, DC, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,953 | $1,758 – $2,148 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,015 | $1,814 – $2,217 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,246 | $2,021 – $2,471 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,835 | $2,552 – $3,119 |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,332 | $2,999 – $3,665 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 20001, 20002, 20003, 20004, 20005, 20006, 20007, 20008, 20009, 20010, 20011, 20012, 20013, 20015, 20016, 20017, 20018, 20019, 20020, 20024, 20026, 20027, 20029, 20030, 20032, 20033, 20035, 20036, 20037, 20038, 20039, 20040, 20043, 20044, 20045, 20052, 20056, 20057, 20059, 20064, 20066, 20071, 20076, 20090, 20091, 20202, 20204, 20219, 20220, 20229, 20230, 20239, 20240, 20245, 20250, 20260, 20268, 20318, 20319, 20372, 20373, 20374, 20376, 20388, 20390, 20391, 20398, 20408, 20415, 20418, 20422, 20424, 20427, 20431, 20460, 20472, 20500, 20503, 20510, 20515, 20520, 20522, 20528, 20529, 20530, 20535, 20536, 20540, 20541, 20542, 20544, 20549, 20551, 20557, 20559, 20560, 20565, 20566, 20579, 20591, 20593, 88888.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $2,246/mo
- Payment standard
- $2,021 – $2,471
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in District of Columbia, DC?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in District of Columbia is $2,246. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $2,021 to $2,471 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in District of Columbia?
Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.
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