Gaithersburg, MD Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Gaithersburg ranges from $1,200 (ZIP 20899) to $2,670 (ZIP 20878), with a median of $2,470 across 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20877 | $2,060 | $2,150 | $2,380 | $3,030 | $3,570 |
| 20878 | $2,310 | $2,410 | $2,670 | $3,400 | $4,010 |
| 20879 | $2,010 | $2,100 | $2,320 | $2,960 | $3,480 |
| 20882 | $1,760 | $1,840 | $2,030 | $2,590 | $3,050 |
| 20883 | $2,140 | $2,230 | $2,470 | $3,150 | $3,710 |
| 20884 | $2,140 | $2,230 | $2,470 | $3,150 | $3,710 |
| 20885 | $2,140 | $2,230 | $2,470 | $3,150 | $3,710 |
| 20898 | $2,140 | $2,230 | $2,470 | $3,150 | $3,710 |
| 20899 | $1,040 | $1,080 | $1,200 | $1,530 | $1,800 |
Income limits: Montgomery County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom