How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 20744?

For ZIP 20744 in Prince Georges County, MD, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,010 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,810 to $2,210 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 20744?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 20744, by bedroom size: studio $1,750, 1-bedroom $1,800, 2-bedroom $2,010, 3-bedroom $2,540, 4-bedroom $2,980. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 20744?

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 20744 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 20744

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 20744 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

$1,750

1 BR

$1,800

2 BR

$2,010

3 BR

$2,540

4 BR

$2,980

What is the average rent in ZIP 20744?

HUD's Fair Market Rent is the standard benchmark for typical rent in a ZIP code: it is set at the 40th percentile of gross rents (rent plus utilities) that recent movers actually paid in the area. For FY2026, that benchmark is $1,800 for a one-bedroom and $2,010 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 20744. Asking rents on new listings often run somewhat above this figure, and voucher payment standards are set within 90–110% of it — the full per-bedroom table is above.

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%)

$1,810

FMR (100%)

$2,010

High (110%)

$2,210

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 20744 at $2,010 is $236 lower than the Prince Georges County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,246. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 20744?

No. Maryland law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 20744. 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 20744 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 20744?: For ZIP 20744 in Prince Georges County, MD, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,010 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,810 to $2,210 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 20744?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 20744, by bedroom size: studio $1,750, 1-bedroom $1,800, 2-bedroom $2,010, 3-bedroom $2,540, 4-bedroom $2,980. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 20744?: 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 20744 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 20744 maps to Prince Georges County, MD · FIPS 24033. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.