Fair Market Rents: Cecil County, MD (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cecil County set the ceiling for what Housing Choice Vouchers pay locally. FMR equals the estimated 40th-percentile gross rent — shelter plus utilities — for modest, non-luxury units.
| Unit size | FY2026 FMR | MD median* |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-BR) | $1,397/mo | $1,362 (+3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,520/mo | $1,511 (+1%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,810/mo | $1,857 (-3%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,170/mo | $2,358 (-8%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $2,423/mo | $2,611 (-7%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in MD. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Cecil County
- Your housing authority sets payment standards per bedroom, typically 90–110% of these figures. How payment standards work →
- You may rent above the standard by paying the difference, subject to a 40%-of-income cap at lease-up.
- In high-cost pockets, ask about exception standards or Small Area FMRs by ZIP code.
Subsidized housing in Cecil County
We track 30 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Elkton | 16 | 1,030 |
| North East | 12 | 725 |
| Perryville | 7 | 417 |
| Port Deposit | 3 | 131 |