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Section 8 rent — Bergen County, NJ (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Bergen County, NJ, shown as HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom count. The local housing authority sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of this figure, so the actual voucher amount for a unit can be up to 10% above or below it.
Section 8 rent by bedroom
FY2026 Fair Market Rent in Bergen County, NJ, and the 90-110% payment standard band the local PHA can set for each bedroom count.
| Bedroom | FY2026 FMR | Payment standard (90-110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,778 | $1,600 – $1,956 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,024 | $1,822 – $2,226 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,324 | $2,092 – $2,556 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,835 | $2,552 – $3,119 |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,618 | $3,256 – $3,980 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 07010, 07020, 07022, 07024, 07026, 07031, 07057, 07070, 07071, 07072, 07073, 07074, 07075, 07401, 07407, 07410, 07417, 07423, 07430, 07432, 07436, 07446, 07450, 07451, 07452, 07458, 07463, 07481, 07495, 07601, 07602, 07603, 07604, 07605, 07606, 07607, 07608, 07620, 07621, 07624, 07626, 07627, 07628, 07630, 07631, 07632, 07640, 07641, 07642, 07643, 07644, 07645, 07646, 07647, 07648, 07649, 07650, 07652, 07653, 07656, 07657, 07660, 07661, 07662, 07663, 07666, 07670, 07675, 07676, 07677, 07699.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $2,324/mo
- Payment standard
- $2,092 – $2,556
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Bergen County, NJ?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Bergen County is $2,324. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $2,092 to $2,556 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Bergen County?
Each public housing authority chooses a payment standard between 90% and 110% of the county FMR published by HUD. The PHA then pays payment standard minus the tenant's roughly 30% share, capped at the contract rent.
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