Bethesda, MD Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Bethesda ranges from $2,470 (ZIP 20824) to $3,660 (ZIP 20817), with a median of $2,725 across 8 ZIP codes. HUD sets these per ZIP code (Small Area Fair Market Rents), so they differ across the city.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20814 | $2,620 | $2,730 | $3,020 | $3,850 | $4,530 |
| 20816 | $2,810 | $2,930 | $3,240 | $4,130 | $4,860 |
| 20817 | $3,170 | $3,310 | $3,660 | $4,660 | $5,490 |
| 20824 | $2,140 | $2,230 | $2,470 | $3,150 | $3,710 |
| 20827 | $2,140 | $2,230 | $2,470 | $3,150 | $3,710 |
| 20889 | $2,580 | $2,690 | $2,980 | $3,800 | $4,470 |
| 20892 | $2,140 | $2,230 | $2,470 | $3,150 | $3,710 |
| 20894 | $2,140 | $2,230 | $2,470 | $3,150 | $3,710 |
Income limits: Montgomery County
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