What does HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rent say about Charlotte Hall?
Charlotte Hall’s ZIP, 20622, appears in two HUD FY2027 tables. One is the Washington-area Small Area FMR. The other is the St. Mary’s County FMR. HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rent is a federal benchmark used for voucher programs. It is not a prediction of what a specific home will rent for.
| Unit size | Washington-area SAFMR, ZIP 20622 | St. Mary’s County FMR |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,500 | $1,328 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,660 | $1,642 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,787 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,310 | $2,242 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,790 | $2,853 |
Source: HUD FY2027 FMR documentation, retrieved October 29, 2026. HUD’s pages do not say which table governs a given street address. Ask the housing agency that issues the voucher. A housing choice voucher payment standard starts from these tables. For a number based on your own home, request a free rental assessment. The market rent entry explains the difference.
Which county rules apply in Charlotte Hall?
It depends on which side of the county line the home sits. The Maryland People’s Law Library lists no rental license for either St. Mary’s County or Charles County, in a table updated September 22, 2026. Charles County has a countywide program proposed to begin July 1, 2027, and the county says its dates remain subject to final adoption. The St. Mary’s County pages we checked list no such proposal. Check your tax bill, then read the rental license entry and our Southern Maryland rental license guide.
What is the main park near Charlotte Hall?
Gilbert Run Park, at 13140 Charles St, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622, is a Charles County park. The county’s facility directory describes a 60 acre fresh water lake that allows fishing, pedal boating, row boating and canoeing. It also lists a boat ramp, pavilion, picnic tables, playground, restroom, volleyball court and a trail.
Which buses serve Charlotte Hall?
Charlotte Hall is where bus systems meet. Charlotte Hall Square is one of the three STS transfer points in St. Mary’s County. The county page carries a notice that riders should expect delays on the Charlotte Hall service line until further notice.
| System | Route | Path |
|---|---|---|
| STS | 2 | Leonardtown to Charlotte Hall via Loveville |
| STS | 4/14 | Lexington Park to Charlotte Hall |
| STS | 6 | Charlotte Hall to Budds Creek via Mechanicsville |
| STS | 12 | California to Charlotte Hall via Leonardtown |
| VanGO | Charlotte Hall | Waldorf to Charlotte Hall, with connections to Calvert and St. Mary’s transit |
| VanGO | CSM Connector | Charlotte Hall transfer point to the College of Southern Maryland’s Hughesville and La Plata campuses |
| MTA | 705, 715, 735 | Charlotte Hall and Waldorf to Washington, DC |
| MTA | 725 | California and Charlotte Hall (Golden Beach Park & Ride) to Washington, DC |
How far is Charlotte Hall from our offices?
Using the Census Bureau’s 2024 place points, Charlotte Hall is about 12 miles in a straight line from Waldorf and about 24 miles from Lexington Park. These are straight-line figures, not drive times.
What should an owner check before listing a home in Charlotte Hall?
- Find the county line. Check your tax bill or the county’s property map.
- Ask the voucher agency which HUD table it uses for your street if a voucher tenant applies.
- Plan the utilities. SMECO provides electric service to all of Charles and St. Mary’s counties.
- Ask for a free assessment, so the rent you set comes from your own home and not from either federal table.
How does Real Property Management Gold work in Charlotte Hall?
Our St. Mary’s and Calvert County office, at 22099 Three Notch Road Ste 111, Lexington Park, MD 20653, serves Charlotte Hall rentals. Real Property Management Gold handles marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, and financial reporting. Our tenant placement fee is 6.9% of the 1-year lease total, charged once after move-in. The property management fees page lists the three management plans.
If we don’t rent your property in 29 days or less, you do not pay a management fee for the first month. That promise is included in the Gold and Platinum plans. See property management services for what we cover.
Charlotte Hall is on our St. Mary’s County page. Nearby town pages are Leonardtown and Waldorf.
Next step
Request a free assessment at Contact us or call (301) 392-2172.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change; check the linked official source or talk to a Maryland attorney.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HUD Fair Market Rent in Charlotte Hall, MD?
ZIP 20622 shows up in two FY2027 HUD tables. The Washington-area Small Area FMR is $1,500 for an efficiency, $1,660 for one bedroom, $1,820 for two, $2,310 for three and $2,790 for four. St. Mary's County uses $1,787 for two bedrooms. Ask your voucher agency which applies.
Which county is Charlotte Hall in?
The ZIP appears in both HUD tables, so addresses near Charlotte Hall can sit on either side of the county line. Check your tax bill or the county's property map. The county matters for rental rules, because Charles County has a countywide program proposed for July 1, 2027.
Where is Gilbert Run Park?
Gilbert Run Park is at 13140 Charles St, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622, and the county lists a 60 acre fresh water lake with fishing, pedal boating, row boating and canoeing. The county's facility directory also lists a pavilion, a playground and a trail.
Which buses serve Charlotte Hall?
St. Mary's routes 2, 4/14, 6 and 12 serve Charlotte Hall, and Charlotte Hall Square is an STS transfer point. VanGO runs a Charlotte Hall route from Waldorf and a CSM Connector. MTA routes 705, 715, 735 and 725 run toward Washington, DC.
Terms on this page
Sources
- HUD User: FY2027 Small Area FMR for ZIP 20622
- HUD User: FY2027 FMR, St. Mary's County HUD Metro FMR Area
- Charles County Government: Gilbert Run Park
- Charles County Government: Gilbert Run Park
- St. Mary's County Government: STS Transit Map and Route Information
- St. Mary's County Government: STS Transit Map and Route Information
- St. Mary's County Government: STS transfer points and notice
- St. Mary's County Government: STS transfer points and notice
- Charles County Government: VanGO Schedules and Maps
- Charles County Government: VanGO Schedules and Maps (CSM Connector)
- Maryland MTA: Route 705
- Maryland MTA: Route 705
- Maryland MTA: Route 725
- Maryland MTA: Route 725
- Maryland MTA: Commuter Bus Schedules
- Maryland MTA: Commuter Bus Schedules
- Maryland People's Law Library: Rental License Requirements
- Maryland People's Law Library: Rental License Requirements
- Charles County Government: Rental Licensing Program
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2024 Gazetteer, places
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2024 Gazetteer, places
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2024 Gazetteer, places
- Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative: Service Area
Checked against the sources above on October 29, 2026. Laws, fees and programs change, so check the linked page before you act.


