Fair Market Rents: Talbot County, MD (FY2026)
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Talbot 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) | $1,201/mo | $1,362 (-12%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,282/mo | $1,511 (-15%) |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,409/mo | $1,857 (-24%) |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,960/mo | $2,358 (-17%) |
| 4+ Bedrooms | $2,364/mo | $2,611 (-9%) |
*Median across all FMR-publishing counties in MD. Source: HUD FY2026 FMR schedule.
Using FMR as a voucher holder in Talbot 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 Talbot County
We track 14 assisted properties countywide:
| City | Properties | Assisted units |
|---|---|---|
| Easton | 15 | 731 |
| Saint Michaels | 4 | 79 |