Bowie, MD Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Bowie ranges from $2,150 (ZIP 20717) to $3,610 (ZIP 20720), with a median of $2,780 across 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20715 | $2,560 | $2,680 | $2,960 | $3,770 | $4,440 |
| 20716 | $2,260 | $2,360 | $2,610 | $3,330 | $3,920 |
| 20717 | $1,860 | $1,940 | $2,150 | $2,740 | $3,230 |
| 20718 | $1,860 | $1,940 | $2,150 | $2,740 | $3,230 |
| 20720 | $3,130 | $3,260 | $3,610 | $4,600 | $5,420 |
| 20721 | $2,550 | $2,670 | $2,950 | $3,760 | $4,430 |
Income limits: Prince George's County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom