Section 8 apartments in Bowie, MD
2 landlords in Bowie are accepting Housing Choice Vouchers right now. Below: the units, Prince Georges County's FY2027 rent limits, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether a landlord can legally refuse a voucher in Maryland.
Voucher-friendly listings in Bowie
2 listings
HUD rent benchmarks near Bowie (Prince Georges County, FY2027)
HUD rent benchmarks for FY2027, effective October 1, 2026. These are not adopted housing-authority payment standards or household subsidy amounts. The illustration shows 90% to 110% of FMR; ZIP-based schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Illustration: 90% to 110% of FMR |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $2,111 | $1,900 to $2,322 |
| 1-bedroom | $2,204 | $1,984 to $2,424 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,438 | $2,194 to $2,682 |
| 3-bedroom | $3,107 | $2,796 to $3,418 |
| 4-bedroom | $3,658 | $3,292 to $4,024 |
The two-bedroom HUD benchmark for Bowie is $2,438. Multiplying by 90% and 110% gives $2,194 to $2,682, not an approval range. Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Your agency must calculate assistance using its adopted standard, your household and the proposed unit.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Bowie, MD?
No. Maryland law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Bowie, MD. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.
MD HOME Act (HB 231, effective October 2020)
Maryland HOME Act (HB 231, 2020) prohibits source-of-income discrimination statewide. Applies to all landlords regardless of unit count. Enforcement via the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR).
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving Bowie
These housing authorities are listed for the county. Confirm jurisdiction for the exact address and which agency will administer your voucher, inspection and tenancy.
- 5,986 HCV units
Housing Authority of Prince Georges County
Largo · MD015
- 2,868 HCV units
Md Dept. of Housing and Community Development
Lanham · MD901
College Park Housing Authority
College Park · MD017
Glenarden Housing Authority
Glenarden · MD011
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This page exists because landlords in Bowie list on VoucherMatch. Rent limits are HUD Fair Market Rent data for Prince Georges County.