How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 21918?

For ZIP 21918 in Cecil County, MD, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,350 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,215 to $1,485 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 21918?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 21918, by bedroom size: studio $1,040, 1-bedroom $1,130, 2-bedroom $1,350, 3-bedroom $1,620, 4-bedroom $1,810. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 21918?

Vouchers for Cecil County are administered by Cecil County Housing Agency, Elkton Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 21918 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 21918

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 21918 in Cecil 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

$1,040

1 BR

$1,130

2 BR

$1,350

3 BR

$1,620

4 BR

$1,810

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%)

$1,215

FMR (100%)

$1,350

High (110%)

$1,485

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 21918 at $1,350 is $460 lower than the Cecil County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,810. 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 21918?

No. Maryland law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 21918. 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 Cecil County

Cecil County Housing Agency
Elkton · PHA code MD029
678 Section 8 units
Elkton Housing Authority
Elkton · PHA code MD016
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 21918 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 21918?: For ZIP 21918 in Cecil County, MD, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,350 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,215 to $1,485 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 21918?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 21918, by bedroom size: studio $1,040, 1-bedroom $1,130, 2-bedroom $1,350, 3-bedroom $1,620, 4-bedroom $1,810. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 21918?: Vouchers for Cecil County are administered by Cecil County Housing Agency, Elkton Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 21918 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Cecil County overview All of Maryland

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 21918 maps to Cecil County, MD · FIPS 24015. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.