Section 8 · NJ
Section 8 rent — Hudson County, NJ (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Hudson 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 Hudson 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 | $2,407 | $2,166 – $2,648 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,458 | $2,212 – $2,704 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,763 | $2,487 – $3,039 |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,367 | $3,030 – $3,704 |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,955 | $3,560 – $4,351 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 07002, 07029, 07030, 07032, 07047, 07086, 07087, 07093, 07094, 07096, 07097, 07099, 07302, 07303, 07304, 07305, 07306, 07307, 07310, 07311.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $2,763/mo
- Payment standard
- $2,487 – $3,039
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Hudson County, NJ?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hudson County is $2,763. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $2,487 to $3,039 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Hudson 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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