Dorchester County, MD
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $947/mo | $852 – $1,042/mo |
| 1 BR | $952/mo | $857 – $1,047/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,144/mo | $1,030 – $1,258/mo |
| 3 BR | $1,591/mo | $1,432 – $1,750/mo |
| 4 BR | $1,919/mo | $1,727 – $2,111/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Dorchester County, MD (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Dorchester County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Dorchester County
- Housing Authority of Cambridge
700 Weaver Ave, Cambridge, MD, 21613 · 4102286856
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Dorchester County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $33,250 |
| 2 people | $38,000 |
| 3 people | $42,750 |
| 4 people | $47,500 |
| 5 people | $51,300 |
| 6 people | $55,100 |
| 7 people | $58,900 |
| 8 people | $62,700 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Dorchester County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
CALVIN MOWBRAY PARK
700 WEAVER AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, MD, 21613150 income-restricted units of 190 total20 1BR, 30 2BR, 100 3BRBuilt 20189% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048STEPHEN CAMPER PARK
700 WEAVER AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, MD, 2161340 income-restricted units8 1BR, 12 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20189% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048BAY COUNTRY APTS.
522 GREENWOOD AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, MD, 21613144 income-restricted units21 1BR, 48 2BR, 75 3BRBuilt 20189% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048GREENWOOD VILLAGE APARTMENTS
1001 COSBY LANE, CAMBRIDGE, MD, 2161320 income-restricted units20 3BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047CONIFER VILLAGE AT CAMBRIDGE II
1223 ZACHARY DR, CAMBRIDGE, MD, 2161370 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2011Compliance through ~2041CAMBRIDGE COMMONS
1220 CHESTNUT PL, CAMBRIDGE, MD, 2161396 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039CRUSADER ARMS APTS
200 METEOR AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MD, 21613104 income-restricted units72 1BR, 32 2BRBuilt 20099% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039FOXTAIL CROSSING
701 FOXTAIL DR, CAMBRIDGE, MD, 2161346 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039SHILOH HOUSE
6206 SHILOH CHURCH, HURLOCK, MD, 2164330 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038CONIFER VILLAGE AT CAMBRIDGE
2332 HUDSON RD, CAMBRIDGE, MD, 2161376 income-restricted units59 1BR, 17 2BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037PARKSIDE VILLAGE APTS
555 GREENWOOD AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MD, 2161330 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2004Compliance through ~2034CAMBRIDGE PARK
500 GREENWOOD AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MD, 21613144 income-restricted units21 1BR, 48 2BR, 75 3BRBuilt 20034% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033CARLTON COURTS APTS
915917 HUBBARD ST, CAMBRIDGE, MD40 income-restricted units40 2BRBuilt 20014% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031GLENBURN GARDEN HOUSE
911 GLENBURN AVE, CAMBRIDGE, MD24 income-restricted units18 1BR, 6 2BRBuilt 19994% LIHTCCompliance through ~2029
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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