Section 8 Rent in ZIP 21930

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 21930 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
$1,660
1 BR
$1,810
2 BR
$2,150
3 BR
$2,580
4 BR
$2,880

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%)
$1,935
FMR (100%)
$2,150
High (110%)
$2,365

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 21930 at $2,150 is $340 higher than the Cecil County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,810. 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 21930?

No. Maryland law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 21930. 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

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 21930 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 21930?
For ZIP 21930 in Cecil County, MD, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,150 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,935 to $2,365 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 21930?
HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 21930, by bedroom size: studio $1,660, 1-bedroom $1,810, 2-bedroom $2,150, 3-bedroom $2,580, 4-bedroom $2,880. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 21930?
Vouchers for Cecil County are administered by Cecil County Housing Agency, Elkton Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 21930 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 21930

VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 21930 maps to Cecil County, MD · FIPS 24015. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.