FY2027 Fair Market Rent · Maryland
Frederick County Fair Market Rent & Income Limits
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Frederick County, MD is $2,438 a month, up 8.5% from FY2026. The area median family income is $166,100, and a family of four counts as low income up to $106,800 a year.
Fair Market Rent by unit size
FY2027 FY2026
Fair Market Rents are gross rents: rent plus the cost of all utilities except phone, cable and internet.
Check your household
Enter your household size and total yearly income before taxes to see which HUD income category it falls in for Frederick County, MD.
Low income (80% limit)
A household of 4 earning $104,800 is under the 80% limit of $106,800 for this area. At 30% of income it could pay about $2,620 a month for rent and utilities.
This is a quick comparison with HUD's published limits, not an eligibility decision. Programs count income in their own ways and many have waiting lists; the local housing agency or property decides.
Income limits in Frederick County
HUD's FY2026 income limits for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD are based on a median family income of $166,100. Programs such as Housing Choice Vouchers, public housing and HOME use the 30%, 50% and 80% columns; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit properties use the 50% and 60% Multifamily Tax Subsidy Project limits.
| People | Extremely low30% / poverty | Very low50% | 60% (LIHTC)MTSP | Low income80% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $34,900 | $58,150 | $69,780 | $74,800 |
| 2 | $39,900 | $66,450 | $79,740 | $85,450 |
| 3 | $44,900 | $74,750 | $89,700 | $96,150 |
| 4 | $49,850 | $83,050 | $99,660 | $106,800 |
| 5 | $53,850 | $89,700 | $107,640 | $115,350 |
| 6 | $57,850 | $96,350 | $115,620 | $123,900 |
| 7 | $61,850 | $103,000 | $123,600 | $132,450 |
| 8 | $65,850 | $109,650 | $131,580 | $141,000 |
Rent history
Since FY2017 the two-bedroom FMR here has gone from $1,746 to $2,438, up 39.6% over ten years. HUD has published a two-bedroom FMR for this area since FY1983, when it was $414.
What it takes to afford the rent
To keep a two-bedroom rent of $2,438 at no more than 30% of income, the usual affordability rule, a household needs about $97,500 a year. That is 59% of the area median family income of $166,100, so a typical family can afford it with room to spare.
| Unit | FY2027 | FY2026 | FY2025 | Income to affordat 30% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,111 | $1,953 | $2,012 | $84,400 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,204 | $2,015 | $2,056 | $88,200 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,438 | $2,246 | $2,314 | $97,500 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,107 | $2,835 | $2,893 | $124,300 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,658 | $3,332 | $3,413 | $146,300 |
How Frederick County compares
Frederick County is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area, together with District of Columbia, Charles County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Arlington County and Clarke County and 12 more. HUD publishes one Fair Market Rent and one set of income limits for the whole area, so the numbers on this page apply in every county of it.
Frederick County has the 2nd highest two-bedroom Fair Market Rent of the 24 counties in Maryland; the population-weighted average across Maryland is $2,103 and the nationwide average is $1,751.
Small Area FMRs by ZIP code
HUD also publishes Small Area Fair Market Rents for each ZIP code. In Frederick County the two-bedroom figure ranges from $1,280 to $3,140 across 28 ZIP codes, against the area-wide $2,438. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD is one of HUD's mandatory Small Area FMR areas (designated 2016), so housing agencies there must set voucher payment standards from these ZIP-code rents.
| ZIP | Place | 2 BR SAFMR | 110% payment std. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21704 | Frederick | $3,140 | $3,454 |
| 21774 | New Market | $2,960 | $3,256 |
| 21754 | Ijamsville | $2,920 | $3,212 |
| 21771 | Mount Airy | $2,580 | $2,838 |
| 21717 | Buckeystown | $2,560 | $2,816 |
| 21770 | Monrovia | $2,550 | $2,805 |
| 21703 | Frederick | $2,340 | $2,574 |
| 21790 | Tuscarora | $2,140 | $2,354 |
| 21710 | Adamstown | $2,110 | $2,321 |
| 21701 | Frederick | $2,080 | $2,288 |
| 21705 | Frederick | $2,080 | $2,288 |
| 21773 | Myersville | $2,080 | $2,288 |
| 21758 | Knoxville | $2,040 | $2,244 |
| 21702 | Frederick | $2,010 | $2,211 |
| 21714 | Braddock Heights | $1,990 | $2,189 |
| 21793 | Walkersville | $1,970 | $2,167 |
| 21769 | Middletown | $1,950 | $2,145 |
| 21777 | Point Of Rocks | $1,820 | $2,002 |
| 21762 | Libertytown | $1,760 | $1,936 |
| 21791 | Union Bridge | $1,640 | $1,804 |
| 21798 | Woodsboro | $1,590 | $1,749 |
| 21780 | Sabillasville | $1,520 | $1,672 |
| 21755 | Jefferson | $1,500 | $1,650 |
| 21778 | Rocky Ridge | $1,420 | $1,562 |
| 21716 | Brunswick | $1,390 | $1,529 |
| 21718 | Burkittsville | $1,310 | $1,441 |
| 21727 | Emmitsburg | $1,310 | $1,441 |
| 21788 | Thurmont | $1,280 | $1,408 |
Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Frederick County, MD for 2027?
For FY2027 (October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027) HUD's Fair Market Rents in Frederick County, MD are $2,111 for a studio, $2,204 for one bedroom, $2,438 for two bedrooms, $3,107 for three and $3,658 for four bedrooms, per month including utilities.
What is the area median income in Frederick County, MD?
HUD's FY2026 median family income for the area is $166,100, up 1.3% from $163,900 in FY2025.
What is 80% of AMI in Frederick County, MD for a family of 4?
The FY2026 low-income limit (80%) for a household of four is $106,800 a year. The very low-income limit (50%) is $83,050 and the extremely low-income limit is $49,850.
What is the 60% AMI limit for tax credit housing in Frederick County, MD?
Under HUD's FY2026 Multifamily Tax Subsidy Project limits, the 60% limit is $69,780 for one person and $99,660 for four.
Is the Fair Market Rent the same as the Section 8 payment standard?
No. Housing agencies set their payment standard between 90% and 110% of the FMR (for a two-bedroom here: $2,194 to $2,682), and can ask HUD for exceptions. Check the payment standard with your local housing agency.