Washington, DC fair market rents FY 2027
HUD's FY 2027 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2026, put a two-bedroom home in Washington, DC at $2,438 to $2,438 a month depending on the county; the median Washington, DC county is $2,438, against $2,246 in FY 2026 (+8.5%). The highest is District of Columbia ($2,438).
Fair market rent for every Washington, DC county
| County | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | 2 BR FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $2,111 | $2,204 | $2,438 | $3,107 | $3,658 | $2,246 |
FY 2027 monthly Fair Market Rents (rent plus tenant-paid utilities except telephone).
More for Washington, DC
- Fair market rent by ZIP codeHUD Small Area FMRs for any metropolitan ZIP code, with the payment standard range.
- Washington, DC loan limitsFHA, VA and conforming loan limits for every Washington, DC county.
- Washington, DC property tax ratesEffective property tax rate for every Washington, DC county.
- Fair market rents by stateEvery state's median and range, and how HUD sets FMRs.
For the title side (owner of record, deeds, mortgages, liens), see the counties HeritageDeed covers; a title report is $49 per report.
Questions about Washington, DC fair market rents
What is the fair market rent in Washington, DC for FY 2027?
It depends on the county: for two bedrooms, from $2,438 to $2,438 a month, with a county median of $2,438. The table on this page lists every county from studio to four bedrooms; FY 2027 runs October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
What is the HUD fair market rent for a 2 bedroom in Washington, DC?
$2,438 in the median county, $2,438 in the lowest and $2,438 in the highest (District of Columbia). Metropolitan counties share their area's FMR; non-metropolitan counties each have their own.
How much did Washington, DC fair market rents change from FY 2026?
The median county's two-bedroom FMR moved from $2,246 in FY 2026 to $2,438 in FY 2027 (+8.5%). HUD's rule generally keeps an area's FMR at no less than 90 percent of the previous year's (24 CFR 888.113(b)).
What are Section 8 payment standards in Washington, DC?
Each housing agency sets its own, normally between 90 and 110 percent of the FMR for the unit size (the basic range in 24 CFR 982.503); in HUD's designated Small Area FMR metros, from the ZIP code's Small Area FMR. County pages show the basic range; the agency's published schedule is the final word.
Fair market rents in nearby states
Legal references
- 24 CFR 888.113, Fair market rents for existing housing: methodology
- 24 CFR 982.503, Voucher tenancy: payment standard amount and schedule