Section 8 · NJ
Section 8 rent — Ocean County, NJ (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Ocean 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 Ocean 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 | $1,676 | $1,508 – $1,844 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,889 | $1,700 – $2,078 |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,328 | $2,095 – $2,561 |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,043 | $2,739 – $3,347 |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,371 | $3,034 – $3,708 |
Small Area FMR applies to some ZIPs in this county and may differ from the county figure above. ZIPs with Small Area FMR: 08005, 08006, 08008, 08050, 08087, 08092, 08527, 08533, 08701, 08721, 08722, 08723, 08724, 08731, 08732, 08733, 08734, 08735, 08738, 08739, 08740, 08741, 08742, 08751, 08752, 08753, 08754, 08755, 08757, 08758, 08759.
At a glance
- 2-Bedroom FMR
- $2,328/mo
- Payment standard
- $2,095 – $2,561
- Effective
- FY2026
Frequently asked questions
What does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in Ocean County, NJ?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Ocean County is $2,328. The local PHA sets its payment standard between 90% and 110% of that figure, so the voucher can range from $2,095 to $2,561 before the tenant's own share.
How is the Section 8 payment standard set in Ocean 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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