2026–27 Section 8 Rent Limits for 20004

Washington, DC • District of Columbia • Source: SAFMR

DC / Washington

Housing authority: District of Columbia Housing Authority — see how its payment standards relate to these figures.

How much will Section 8 pay for rent in 20004?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 20004 (Washington, DC), effective October 1, 2026, are $3,060 for a studio, $3,190 for 1 bedroom, $3,530 for 2 bedrooms, $4,500 for 3 bedrooms and $5,300 for 4 bedrooms a month. These are gross rents: rent plus any utilities the tenant pays.

Your housing authority turns these into its payment standard — the most the voucher counts toward rent — normally between 90% and 110% of HUD's figure, so about $3,177–$3,883 for a 2-bedroom here. Moving to Work agencies can set theirs outside that range. You usually pay about 30% of your adjusted income plus any amount the gross rent is above the payment standard, and at move-in your share can't exceed 40% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the amount with your housing authority.

HUD Small Area FMRs by bedroom (FY2027)

Monthly gross rent figures published by HUD for 20004, effective October 1, 2026. They are the benchmark for payment standards, not a cap on the rent a landlord can charge.

Unit Size HUD figure (monthly)
Studio $3,060
1 Bedroom $3,190
2 Bedroom $3,530
3 Bedroom $4,500
4 Bedroom $5,300
Effective date: 2026-10-01. Always confirm with your local PHA.

Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom

Do you qualify? See the District of Columbia income limits for Section 8.

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