FY2027 Small Area FMR · Clarksville, MD
ZIP 21029 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 21029 (Clarksville, MD) is $2,660 a month, down 4.7% from FY2026. That is 33% above the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area-wide FMR of $2,006.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 21029 sits in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area
Of the 191 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 21029 has the 21st highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $2,006 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $2,660 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,060 | $1,854 – $2,266 | $1,523 | $2,050 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,190 | $1,971 – $2,409 | $1,625 | $2,270 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,660 | $2,394 – $2,926 | $2,006 | $2,790 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,340 | $3,006 – $3,674 | $2,509 | $3,540 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,740 | $3,366 – $4,114 | $2,789 | $3,920 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $2,660 needs about $106,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $134,000 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $106,800. ZIP code 21029 lies mainly in Howard County. See the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 21029?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 21029 are $2,060 (studio), $2,190 (1 BR), $2,660 (2 BR), $3,340 (3 BR) and $3,740 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 21029?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 21029 that range is $2,394 to $2,926 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 21029?
The FY2026 income limits of the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area apply: median family income $134,000, low-income (80%) limit $106,800 for a family of four.