The PHA sets a payment standard ranging from 90% to 110% of the Fair Market Rents (FMRs).

Worcester County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area, MD

In the year 2024, as a landlord, if you're looking to rent your property to a Section 8 tenant or another housing voucher program in Worcester County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area, you can consider the following rental prices based on HUD income limits.

Efficiency:The efficiency rental rates range from a low of $894 to a high of $1,092, with an average of $993.
One-bedroom: One-bedroom rental prices vary, with a minimum of $918, a maximum of $1,122, and an average of $1,020.
Two-bedroom: The rental rates for two-bedroom apartments exhibit a range, starting at a minimum of $1,031, peaking at a maximum of $1,260, and averaging at $1,145.
Three-bedroom: Three-bedroom rental rates exhibit a range, with a minimum of $1,453, a maximum of $1,775, and an average of $1,614.
Four-bedroom: The rental prices for four-bedroom properties fluctuate, ranging from a minimum of $1,617 to a maximum of $1,977, with an average of $1,797.

The fair market rent mentioned already includes all utilities. If a landlord chooses not to provide utility coverage, they can subtract the utility costs from the rent to determine the adjusted rental price.

Each housing authority establishes its own rental rates, so you should check the pricing set by that specific housing authority to determine the maximum amount they can offer. It's advisable to adhere to their pricing guidelines.

To apply for Section 8 housing, you can check your income against the Worcester County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area Housing Choice voucher income limit to determine your eligibility.

HUD's Fair Market Rent guides Section 8 rates for your rental unit.

Year Area HUD Fair Market Rent Bedrooms
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom 4 Bedroom
2024 Worcester County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area, MD Low Rent (90%) $894 $918 $1,031 $1,453 $1,617
Average Rent $993 $1,020 $1,145 $1,614 $1,797
High Rent(110%) $1,092 $1,122 $1,260 $1,775 $1,977
2023 Worcester County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area, MD Low Rent (90%) $745 $750 $878 $1,248 $1,496
Average Rent $828 $833 $976 $1,387 $1,662
High Rent (110%) $911 $916 $1,074 $1,526 $1,828
2022 Worcester County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area, MD Low Rent (90%) $683 $688 $839 $1,192 $1,436
Average Rent $759 $764 $932 $1,324 $1,595
High Rent(110%) $835 $840 $1,025 $1,456 $1,755
2021 Worcester County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area, MD Low Rent (90%) $673 $677 $862 $1,225 $1,493
Average Rent $748 $752 $958 $1,361 $1,659
High Rent (110%) $823 $827 $1,054 $1,497 $1,825
2020 Worcester County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area, MD Low Rent (90%) $592 $662 $875 $1,131 $1,454
Average Rent $658 $735 $972 $1,257 $1,616
High Rent(110%) $724 $809 $1,069 $1,383 $1,778
2019 Worcester County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area, MD Low Rent (90%) $653 $734 $971 $1,256 $1,616
Average Rent $725 $816 $1,079 $1,396 $1,795
High Rent (110%) $798 $898 $1,187 $1,536 $1,975
2018 Worcester County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area, MD Low Rent (90%) $603 $685 $911 $1,175 $1,589
Average Rent $670 $761 $1,012 $1,305 $1,765
High Rent(110%) $737 $837 $1,113 $1,436 $1,942
2017 Worcester County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area, MD Low Rent (90%) $599 $647 $860 $1,134 $1,516
Average Rent $665 $719 $956 $1,260 $1,684
High Rent (110%) $732 $791 $1,052 $1,386 $1,852


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