Section 8 · NJ
Section 8 rent — Camden County, NJ (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Camden 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 Camden 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 | $1,397 | $1,257 – $1,537 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,520 | $1,368 – $1,672 |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,810 | $1,629 – $1,991 |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,170 | $1,953 – $2,387 |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,423 | $2,181 – $2,665 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 08002, 08003, 08004, 08007, 08009, 08018, 08021, 08026, 08029, 08030, 08031, 08033, 08034, 08035, 08043, 08045, 08049, 08059, 08078, 08081, 08083, 08084, 08089, 08091, 08095, 08099, 08101, 08102, 08103, 08104, 08105, 08106, 08107, 08108, 08109, 08110.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $1,810/mo
- Payment standard
- $1,629 – $1,991
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Camden County, NJ?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Camden County is $1,810. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $1,629 to $1,991 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Camden 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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