FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Dorchester County
Studio
$947
1BR
$952
2BR
$1,144
3BR
$1,591
4BR
$1,919
Dorchester County, Maryland
FIPS 24019 · County-level FMR and income limit data
FMR Area: Dorchester County, MD
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 |
To afford the FY2026 2-bedroom FMR of $1,144/mo under the 30%-of-income rule, a household needs about
$45,760/yr ($3,813/mo). Area Median Income is $87,300.
At MD's state minimum wage of $15.00/hr, a worker would need to work 59 hours/week to afford that rent.
Recent FMR Trend
| 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 |
FY2026 Income Limits
Area Median Income: $87,300
| Income Level | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI | $19,950 | $22,800 | $27,320 | $33,000 | $38,680 | $44,360 |
| 50% AMI | $33,250 | $38,000 | $42,750 | $47,500 | $51,300 | $55,100 |
| 80% AMI | $53,200 | $60,800 | $68,400 | $76,000 | $82,100 | $88,200 |