What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Calvert County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Calvert County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area is $2,083 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $1,811, 1-bedroom is $1,851, 3-bedroom is $2,639, and 4-bedroom is $3,106.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Calvert County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $83,320 per year ($6,943 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $2,083 in Calvert County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Calvert County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$1,811

1BR

$1,851

2BR

$2,083

3BR

$2,639

4BR

$3,106

Hours/week at min wage

107 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $15.00/hr (MD)

National rank

#52

of 661 U.S. metros (top 9% most expensive)

Voucher payment standard

$1,875–$2,291

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Calvert County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$1,811	$21,732
1-Bedroom	$1,851	$22,212
2-Bedroom	$2,083	$24,996
3-Bedroom	$2,639	$31,668
4-Bedroom	$3,106	$37,272

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $149,900

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$31,650	$36,200	$40,700	$45,200	$48,850	$52,450
50% AMI (Very Low)	$52,800	$60,300	$67,850	$75,350	$81,400	$87,450
80% AMI (Low)	$74,800	$85,450	$96,150	$106,800	$115,350	$123,900

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$24,996/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

16.7% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$83,320/yr

$6,943/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	$1,311	$1,499	$1,686	$2,023	$2,173
60% AMI Maximum	$1,573	$1,798	$2,023	$2,428	$2,608

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	$1,811	$1,851	$2,083	$2,435	$2,435
Low HOME Rent	$1,320	$1,507	$1,696	$1,883	$2,035

Compare Calvert County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area With Other MD Metros

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Counties in This FMR Area

Calvert County