How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 20603?

For ZIP 20603 in Charles County, MD, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,300 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,070 to $2,530 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 20603?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 20603, by bedroom size: studio $2,000, 1-bedroom $2,060, 2-bedroom $2,300, 3-bedroom $2,900, 4-bedroom $3,410. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 20603?

Vouchers for Charles County are administered by County Commissioners Charles County. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 20603 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 20603

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 20603 in Charles County, Maryland: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in Maryland.

Studio

$2,000

1 BR

$2,060

2 BR

$2,300

3 BR

$2,900

4 BR

$3,410

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$2,070

FMR (100%)

$2,300

High (110%)

$2,530

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 20603 at $2,300 is $54 higher than the Charles County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,246. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 20603?

No. Maryland law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 20603. 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).

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Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving Charles County

County Commissioners Charles County
Port Tobacco · PHA code MD024
934 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 20603 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 20603?: For ZIP 20603 in Charles County, MD, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,300 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,070 to $2,530 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 20603?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 20603, by bedroom size: studio $2,000, 1-bedroom $2,060, 2-bedroom $2,300, 3-bedroom $2,900, 4-bedroom $3,410. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 20603?: Vouchers for Charles County are administered by County Commissioners Charles County. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 20603 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Charles County overview All of Maryland

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 20603 maps to Charles County, MD · FIPS 24017. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.