FY2027 Small Area FMR · Henderson, MD
ZIP 21640 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 21640 (Henderson, MD) is $1,920 a month, up 4.3% from FY2026. That is 4% below 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 21640 sits in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD area
Of the 191 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 21640 has the 128th 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 $1,920 for this ZIP code instead.
ZIP code 21640 crosses more than one HUD area. HUD also lists it under Caroline County, MD (same figures). The figure that applies depends on which side of the line the home is.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,460 | $1,314 – $1,606 | $1,523 | $1,390 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,470 | $1,323 – $1,617 | $1,625 | $1,450 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,920 | $1,728 – $2,112 | $2,006 | $1,840 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,360 | $2,124 – $2,596 | $2,509 | $2,300 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,130 | $2,817 – $3,443 | $2,789 | $3,010 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,920 needs about $76,800 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 21640 lies mainly in Caroline County and Queen Anne's 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 21640?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 21640 are $1,460 (studio), $1,470 (1 BR), $1,920 (2 BR), $2,360 (3 BR) and $3,130 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 21640?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 21640 that range is $1,728 to $2,112 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 21640?
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.