Section 8 · MD
Section 8 rent — Calvert County, MD (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Calvert County, MD, 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 Calvert County, MD, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,811 | $1,630 – $1,992 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,851 | $1,666 – $2,036 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,083 | $1,875 – $2,291 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,639 | $2,375 – $2,903 |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,106 | $2,795 – $3,417 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 20610, 20615, 20629, 20639, 20657, 20676, 20678, 20685, 20688, 20689, 20714, 20732, 20736, 20754.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $2,083/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,875 – $2,291
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Calvert County, MD?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Calvert County is $2,083. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,875 to $2,291 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Calvert County?
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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