2026–27 Section 8 Rent Limits for 21036

Dayton, MD • Howard County • Source: SAFMR

How much will Section 8 pay for rent in 21036?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 21036 (Dayton, MD), effective October 1, 2026, are $2,160 for a studio, $2,270 for 1 bedroom, $2,600 for 2 bedrooms, $3,290 for 3 bedrooms and $3,810 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 $2,340–$2,860 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 21036, 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	$2,160
1 Bedroom	$2,270
2 Bedroom	$2,600
3 Bedroom	$3,290
4 Bedroom	$3,810

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 Howard County income limits for Section 8.

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