Maryland

Ocean City, MD Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code

For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Ocean City ranges from $1,180 (ZIP 21843) to $1,240 (ZIP 21842), with a median of $1,210 across 2 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).

Ocean City HUD rent limits by ZIP code (monthly, 2026–27)
ZIPStudio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
21842$1,040$1,040$1,240$1,720$2,070
21843$990$990$1,180$1,630$1,970

Income limits: Worcester County

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