Frederick, MD Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Frederick ranges from $2,010 (ZIP 21702) to $3,140 (ZIP 21704), with a median of $2,080 across 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21701 | $1,800 | $1,880 | $2,080 | $2,650 | $3,120 |
| 21702 | $1,740 | $1,820 | $2,010 | $2,560 | $3,020 |
| 21703 | $2,030 | $2,120 | $2,340 | $2,980 | $3,510 |
| 21704 | $2,720 | $2,840 | $3,140 | $4,000 | $4,710 |
| 21705 | $1,800 | $1,880 | $2,080 | $2,650 | $3,120 |
Income limits: Frederick County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom