HUD Metro FMR Area · 19 counties
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD Fair Market Rent & Income Limits
For FY2027 HUD set the two-bedroom Fair Market Rent for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD area at $2,438 a month, up 8.5% from FY2026. The FY2026 median family income is $166,100. The same figures apply in all 19 counties of the area.
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Enter your household size and total yearly income before taxes to see which HUD income category it falls in for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-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
| 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 |
Two-bedroom FMR since 2001
Counties in the area
| County | People | 2 BR FMR |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax County, VA | 1,147,837 | $2,438 |
| Montgomery County, MD | 1,065,949 | $2,438 |
| Prince George's County, MD | 959,754 | $2,438 |
| District of Columbia, DC | 681,294 | $2,438 |
| Prince William County, VA | 488,880 | $2,438 |
| Loudoun County, VA | 432,998 | $2,438 |
| Frederick County, MD | 287,048 | $2,438 |
| Arlington County, VA | 236,254 | $2,438 |
| Charles County, MD | 170,527 | $2,438 |
| Stafford County, VA | 163,466 | $2,438 |
| Alexandria city, VA | 156,976 | $2,438 |
| Spotsylvania County, VA | 146,603 | $2,438 |
| Fauquier County, VA | 74,577 | $2,438 |
| Manassas city, VA | 42,976 | $2,438 |
| Fredericksburg city, VA | 28,873 | $2,438 |
| Fairfax city, VA | 25,026 | $2,438 |
| Manassas Park city, VA | 16,798 | $2,438 |
| Clarke County, VA | 15,216 | $2,438 |
| Falls Church city, VA | 14,710 | $2,438 |
Small Area FMRs across 488 ZIP codes
Two-bedroom Small Area FMRs in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD area run from $1,140 to $3,660; the middle ZIP code is at $2,400, against the area-wide FMR of $2,438. This is a mandatory Small Area FMR area (designated 2016, in force since 4/1/2018): voucher payment standards follow the ZIP-code figures.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD area?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD area are $2,111 (studio), $2,204 (1 BR), $2,438 (2 BR), $3,107 (3 BR) and $3,658 (4 BR) a month.
What is the area median income for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD?
The FY2026 median family income is $166,100; the 80% low-income limit for four people is $106,800.
Which counties are in this HUD metro area?
Fairfax County, VA, Montgomery County, MD, Prince George's County, MD, District of Columbia, DC, Prince William County, VA, Loudoun County, VA, Frederick County, MD, Arlington County, VA, Charles County, MD, Stafford County, VA, Alexandria city, VA, Spotsylvania County, VA, Fauquier County, VA, Manassas city, VA, Fredericksburg city, VA, Fairfax city, VA, Manassas Park city, VA, Clarke County, VA and Falls Church city, VA.