FY2027 Small Area FMR · Rocky Ridge, MD
ZIP 21778 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 21778 (Rocky Ridge, MD) is $1,420 a month, up 8.4% from FY2026. That is 42% below the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD area-wide FMR of $2,438.
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 21778 sits in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD area
Of the 488 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 21778 has the 473rd highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD is one of the 65 metro areas where HUD requires Small Area FMRs for the Housing Choice Voucher program (designated 2016), so local housing agencies must set payment standards from this ZIP code's figure, normally between $1,278 and $1,562 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,200 | $1,080 – $1,320 | $2,111 | $1,110 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,260 | $1,134 – $1,386 | $2,204 | $1,160 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,420 | $1,278 – $1,562 | $2,438 | $1,310 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,620 – $1,980 | $3,107 | $1,650 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,110 | $1,899 – $2,321 | $3,658 | $1,920 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $1,420 needs about $56,800 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $166,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $106,800. ZIP code 21778 lies mainly in Frederick County. See the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-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 21778?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 21778 are $1,200 (studio), $1,260 (1 BR), $1,420 (2 BR), $1,800 (3 BR) and $2,110 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 21778?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 21778 that range is $1,278 to $1,562 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 21778?
The FY2026 income limits of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD area apply: median family income $166,100, low-income (80%) limit $106,800 for a family of four.