FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Dorchester County, MD
The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:
Studio
$947
1BR
$952
2BR
$1,144
3BR
$1,591
4BR
$1,919
Hours/week at min wage
59 hrs
to afford the 2BR FMR @ $15.00/hr (MD)
YoY change (2BR)
-0.9%
$10 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +26.8%
Voucher payment standard
$1,030–$1,258
PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR
Dorchester County, MD
Non-Metropolitan area · MD · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents
FY2026 Fair Market Rents
| Bedroom Size | Monthly FMR | Annual Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (Studio) | $947 | $11,364 |
| 1-Bedroom | $952 | $11,424 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,144 | $13,728 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,591 | $19,092 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,919 | $23,028 |
Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend
FY2020 $917 → FY2026 $1,144
| Fiscal Year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $947 | $952 | $1,144 | $1,591 | $1,919 |
| FY2025 | $917 | $923 | $1,154 | $1,617 | $1,938 |
| FY2024 | $890 | $896 | $1,121 | $1,580 | $1,902 |
| FY2023 | $784 | $789 | $991 | $1,408 | $1,688 |
| FY2022 | $726 | $731 | $894 | $1,255 | $1,485 |
| FY2021 | $748 | $753 | $902 | $1,240 | $1,367 |
| FY2020 | $783 | $784 | $917 | $1,268 | $1,393 |
View full FMR history back to FY2000 →
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income (AMI): $87,300
| AMI Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI (Extremely Low) | $19,950 | $22,800 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI (Very Low) | $33,250 | $38,000 | $42,750 | $47,500 | $51,300 | $55,100 |
| 80% AMI (Low) | $53,200 | $60,800 | $68,400 | $76,000 | $82,100 | $88,200 |
Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →
Affordability Snapshot
2BR Annual FMR
$13,728/yr
FMR as % of Area Median Income
15.7% of AMI
Under 30% — affordable at median income
Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)
$45,760/yr
$3,813/mo gross income
FY2026 LIHTC Maximum Rents
Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →
| AMI Band | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50% AMI Maximum | $763 | $873 | $982 | $1,178 | $1,265 |
| 60% AMI Maximum | $916 | $1,047 | $1,178 | $1,414 | $1,519 |
FY2026 HOME Program Rent Limits
Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →
| Limit Type | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High HOME Rent | $947 | $952 | $1,144 | $1,418 | $1,418 |
| Low HOME Rent | $831 | $950 | $1,068 | $1,187 | $1,282 |
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