Section 8 · NJ
Section 8 rent — Passaic County, NJ (FY2026)
How much Section 8 pays toward rent in Passaic 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 Passaic 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: 07011, 07012, 07013, 07014, 07015, 07055, 07403, 07420, 07421, 07424, 07442, 07456, 07465, 07470, 07474, 07480, 07501, 07502, 07503, 07504, 07505, 07506, 07507, 07508, 07509, 07511, 07512, 07513, 07514, 07522, 07524, 07538, 07543, 07544.
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 Passaic County, NJ?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Passaic 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 Passaic 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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