How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 21776?

For ZIP 21776 in Carroll County, MD, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,540 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,385 to $1,695 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 21776?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 21776, by bedroom size: studio $1,150, 1-bedroom $1,270, 2-bedroom $1,540, 3-bedroom $1,980, 4-bedroom $2,230. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 21776?

Vouchers for Carroll County are administered by Carroll County Housing & Community Dev, City of Westminster Housing Office. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 21776 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 21776

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 21776 in Carroll 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

$1,150

1 BR

$1,270

2 BR

$1,540

3 BR

$1,980

4 BR

$2,230

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%)

$1,385

FMR (100%)

$1,540

High (110%)

$1,695

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 21776 at $1,540 is $317 lower than the Carroll County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,857. 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 21776?

No. Maryland law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 21776. 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 Carroll County

Carroll County Housing & Community Dev
Westminster · PHA code MD032
796 Section 8 units
City of Westminster Housing Office
Westminster · PHA code MD027
297 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 21776 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 21776?: For ZIP 21776 in Carroll County, MD, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,540 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,385 to $1,695 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 21776?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 21776, by bedroom size: studio $1,150, 1-bedroom $1,270, 2-bedroom $1,540, 3-bedroom $1,980, 4-bedroom $2,230. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 21776?: Vouchers for Carroll County are administered by Carroll County Housing & Community Dev, City of Westminster Housing Office. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 21776 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Carroll County overview All of Maryland

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 21776 maps to Carroll County, MD · FIPS 24013. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.