How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 20716?

For ZIP 20716 in Prince Georges County, MD, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,360 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,125 to $2,595 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 20716?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 20716, by bedroom size: studio $2,050, 1-bedroom $2,120, 2-bedroom $2,360, 3-bedroom $2,980, 4-bedroom $3,500. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 20716?

Vouchers for Prince Georges County are administered by Housing Authority of Prince Georges County, Md Dept. of Housing and Community Development, College Park Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 20716 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 20716

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 20716 in Prince Georges 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

$2,050

1 BR

$2,120

2 BR

$2,360

3 BR

$2,980

4 BR

$3,500

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%)

$2,125

FMR (100%)

$2,360

High (110%)

$2,595

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 20716 at $2,360 is $114 higher than the Prince Georges 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 20716?

No. Maryland law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 20716. 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 Prince Georges County

Housing Authority of Prince Georges County
Largo · PHA code MD015
5,986 Section 8 units
Md Dept. of Housing and Community Development
Lanham · PHA code MD901
2,868 Section 8 units
College Park Housing Authority
College Park · PHA code MD017
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Glenarden Housing Authority
Glenarden · PHA code MD011
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 20716 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 20716?: For ZIP 20716 in Prince Georges County, MD, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,360 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,125 to $2,595 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 20716?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 20716, by bedroom size: studio $2,050, 1-bedroom $2,120, 2-bedroom $2,360, 3-bedroom $2,980, 4-bedroom $3,500. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 20716?: Vouchers for Prince Georges County are administered by Housing Authority of Prince Georges County, Md Dept. of Housing and Community Development, College Park Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 20716 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Prince Georges County overview All of Maryland

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 20716 maps to Prince Georges County, MD · FIPS 24033. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.