St. Mary, 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 | $1,394/mo | $1,255 – $1,533/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,672/mo | $1,505 – $1,839/mo |
| 2 BR | $1,833/mo | $1,650 – $2,016/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,264/mo | $2,038 – $2,490/mo |
| 4 BR | $2,889/mo | $2,600 – $3,178/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — St. Mary, MD (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for St. Mary. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving St. Mary
- Housing Authority of St. Mary's County, MD
21155 Lexwood Dr Ste C, Lexington Park, MD, 20653 · 3018807074
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in St. Mary, 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 | $49,600 |
| 2 people | $56,650 |
| 3 people | $63,750 |
| 4 people | $70,800 |
| 5 people | $76,500 |
| 6 people | $82,150 |
| 7 people | $87,800 |
| 8 people | $93,500 |
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 St. Mary
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.
LEX WOODS APTS.
21284 LEXWOOD, LEXINGTON PARK, MD, 2165378 income-restricted units30 1BR, 34 2BR, 14 3BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049PATUXENT CROSSING APTS. [AKA] QUEEN ANNE PARK
21691 ERIC ROAD, LEXINGTON PARK, MD, 2065390 income-restricted units of 102 total6 1BR, 30 2BR, 24 3BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049PATUXENT COVE
22014 PEGG ROAD, LEXINGTON, MD, 2065346 income-restricted units of 60 total4 1BR, 24 2BR, 18 3BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048VILLAGE AT SLIPPERY HILL
210, 925, 215, 320 FALLEN HORSE CIRCLE, GRASONVILLE, MD, 2065359 income-restricted units of 66 total12 1BR, 31 2BR, 23 3BRBuilt 20184% LIHTCCompliance through ~2048SPRING VALLEY APTS
46533 VALLEY CT, LEXINGTON PARK, MD, 20653103 income-restricted units of 128 totalBuilt 2014Compliance through ~2044INDIAN BRIDGE APTS
459 INDIAN WAY, LEXINGTON PARK, MD84 income-restricted units of 112 total16 1BR, 68 2BRBuilt 2011Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2041VICTORY WOODS
22611 F D R BLVD, LEXINGTON PARK, MD, 2065375 income-restricted unitsBuilt 2011Compliance through ~2041HUNTING CREEK APTS
20865 DAISY LN, LEXINGTON PARK, MD, 2065370 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038NEW TOWNE VILLAGE
22810 DORSEY ST, LEONARDTOWN, MD, 2065035 income-restricted units of 36 totalBuilt 20089% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038- Elderly
FOXCHASE VILLAGE APTS
45970 FOXCHASE DR, GREAT MILLS, MD, 20634124 income-restricted units of 134 total134 2BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036 RIVER BAY TOWNHOMES
48055 SPINNAKER CIR, LEXINGTON PARK, MD, 20653155 income-restricted units of 173 total155 3BRBuilt 20059% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035GREAT MILLS COURT APTS
45990 GREAT MILLS CT, LEXINGTON PARK, MD, 2065344 income-restricted units8 1BR, 14 2BR, 22 3BRBuilt 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033LEXINGTON PARK SENIOR APTS
21895 PEGG RD, LEXINGTON PARK, MD, 2065398 income-restricted units of 110 total53 1BR, 45 2BRBuilt 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032
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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