How many HUD FMR areas are in District of Columbia?

HUD publishes Fair Market Rents for 2 areas in District of Columbia for FY2026. These cover both metropolitan and non-metropolitan counties statewide.

How do I find Section 8 information for District of Columbia?

Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers are administered by local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs). 2 PHAs serve District of Columbia; each sets a payment standard between 90-110% of the local FMR. Income eligibility uses HUD's published 50% AMI threshold for each area.

District of Columbia Fair Market Rents

HUD FMR areas, Section 8 income limits, and housing authorities in District of Columbia.

Median 2BR FMR

$2,246

across 2 District of Columbia areas (FY2026)

Range

$2,246–$2,246

low to high 2BR FMR statewide

PHAs

24,153 units managed

Quick links

Income limits

PHA directory

Most expensive metros in District of Columbia (2BR FMR)

Least expensive areas in District of Columbia (2BR FMR)

FMR Areas in District of Columbia (FY2026)

Area Name	Type	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area	Metro	$1,953	$2,015	$2,246	$2,835	$3,332
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD HUD Metro FMR Area	Non-Metro	$1,953	$2,015	$2,246	$2,835	$3,332

Public Housing Authorities in District of Columbia

D.C Housing Authority

Washington · 23,855 units

Community Connections

Washington · 298 units

Section 8 in District of Columbia

Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers are administered by local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) across District of Columbia. Each PHA sets its payment standard — the maximum subsidy amount — as a percentage of the local FMR, typically between 90% and 110%. Income eligibility is determined separately using HUD's income limits, which define the 30%, 50%, and 80% of Area Median Income (AMI) thresholds for each household size.