Maryland fair market rents FY 2027
HUD's FY 2027 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2026, put a two-bedroom home in Maryland at $1,014 to $2,438 a month depending on the county; the median Maryland county is $1,875, against $1,845 in FY 2026 (+1.6%). The highest are Charles County ($2,438), Frederick County ($2,438) and Montgomery County ($2,438).
Fair market rent for every Maryland county
| County | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR | 2 BR FY 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany County | $862 | $888 | $1,014 | $1,383 | $1,468 | $973 |
| Anne Arundel County | $1,523 | $1,625 | $2,006 | $2,509 | $2,789 | $1,857 |
| Baltimore County | $1,523 | $1,625 | $2,006 | $2,509 | $2,789 | $1,857 |
| Baltimore city | $1,523 | $1,625 | $2,006 | $2,509 | $2,789 | $1,857 |
| Calvert County | $1,630 | $1,666 | $1,890 | $2,617 | $2,959 | $2,083 |
| Caroline County | $1,002 | $1,009 | $1,320 | $1,623 | $2,188 | $1,314 |
| Carroll County | $1,523 | $1,625 | $2,006 | $2,509 | $2,789 | $1,857 |
| Cecil County | $1,438 | $1,558 | $1,860 | $2,216 | $2,445 | $1,810 |
| Charles County | $2,111 | $2,204 | $2,438 | $3,107 | $3,658 | $2,246 |
| Dorchester County | $868 | $970 | $1,159 | $1,605 | $1,937 | $1,144 |
| Frederick County | $2,111 | $2,204 | $2,438 | $3,107 | $3,658 | $2,246 |
| Garrett County | $853 | $877 | $1,014 | $1,339 | $1,344 | $973 |
| Harford County | $1,523 | $1,625 | $2,006 | $2,509 | $2,789 | $1,857 |
| Howard County | $1,523 | $1,625 | $2,006 | $2,509 | $2,789 | $1,857 |
| Kent County | $956 | $1,140 | $1,241 | $1,603 | $2,050 | $1,246 |
| Montgomery County | $2,111 | $2,204 | $2,438 | $3,107 | $3,658 | $2,246 |
| Prince George's County | $2,111 | $2,204 | $2,438 | $3,107 | $3,658 | $2,246 |
| Queen Anne's County | $1,523 | $1,625 | $2,006 | $2,509 | $2,789 | $1,857 |
| Somerset County | $905 | $910 | $1,144 | $1,498 | $1,504 | $1,167 |
| St. Mary's County | $1,328 | $1,642 | $1,787 | $2,242 | $2,853 | $1,833 |
| Talbot County | $1,081 | $1,260 | $1,421 | $1,968 | $2,375 | $1,409 |
| Washington County | $894 | $982 | $1,284 | $1,714 | $1,923 | $1,261 |
| Wicomico County | $1,095 | $1,102 | $1,428 | $1,870 | $1,877 | $1,378 |
| Worcester County | $990 | $995 | $1,184 | $1,639 | $1,979 | $1,194 |
FY 2027 monthly Fair Market Rents (rent plus tenant-paid utilities except telephone).
More for Maryland
- Fair market rent by ZIP codeHUD Small Area FMRs for any metropolitan ZIP code, with the payment standard range.
- Maryland loan limitsFHA, VA and conforming loan limits for every Maryland county.
- Maryland property tax ratesEffective property tax rate for every Maryland 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 Maryland fair market rents
What is the fair market rent in Maryland for FY 2027?
It depends on the county: for two bedrooms, from $1,014 to $2,438 a month, with a county median of $1,875. 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 Maryland?
$1,875 in the median county, $1,014 in the lowest and $2,438 in the highest (Charles County). Metropolitan counties share their area's FMR; non-metropolitan counties each have their own.
How much did Maryland fair market rents change from FY 2026?
The median county's two-bedroom FMR moved from $1,845 in FY 2026 to $1,875 in FY 2027 (+1.6%). 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 Maryland?
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