Section 8 · MD
Section 8 rent — Montgomery County, MD (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 | $1,953 | $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: 20787, 20812, 20814, 20815, 20816, 20817, 20818, 20824, 20825, 20827, 20830, 20832, 20833, 20837, 20838, 20839, 20841, 20842, 20847, 20848, 20849, 20850, 20851, 20852, 20853, 20854, 20855, 20857, 20859, 20860, 20861, 20862, 20866, 20868, 20871, 20872, 20874, 20875, 20876, 20877, 20878, 20879, 20880, 20882, 20883, 20884, 20885, 20886, 20889, 20891, 20892, 20894, 20895, 20896, 20898, 20899, 20901, 20902, 20903, 20904, 20905, 20906, 20907, 20910, 20911, 20912, 20913, 20914, 20915, 20916, 20918, 20993.
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 Montgomery County, MD?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Montgomery County 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 Montgomery 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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