Section 8 apartments in East Orange, NJ
A landlord in East Orange is accepting Housing Choice Vouchers right now. Below: the unit, Essex County's FY2027 rent limits, the housing authorities that run the program here, and whether a landlord can legally refuse a voucher in New Jersey.
Voucher-friendly listings in East Orange
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HUD rent benchmarks near East Orange (Essex County, FY2027)
HUD rent benchmarks for FY2027, effective October 1, 2026. These are not adopted housing-authority payment standards or household subsidy amounts. The illustration shows 90% to 110% of FMR; ZIP-based schedules, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Illustration: 90% to 110% of FMR |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $1,637 | $1,473 to $1,801 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,850 | $1,665 to $2,035 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,233 | $2,010 to $2,456 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,785 | $2,507 to $3,064 |
| 4-bedroom | $3,188 | $2,869 to $3,507 |
The two-bedroom HUD benchmark for East Orange is $2,233. Multiplying by 90% and 110% gives $2,010 to $2,456, not an approval range. Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Your agency must calculate assistance using its adopted standard, your household and the proposed unit.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in East Orange, NJ?
No. New Jersey law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in East Orange, NJ. If you were turned away for having a voucher, that refusal may be illegal.
NJ Law Against Discrimination §10:5-12.5(g)
New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (§10:5-12.5(g)) prohibits housing discrimination based on source of income including Section 8 vouchers. Statewide protection.
View statute →Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.
Housing authorities serving East Orange
These housing authorities are listed for the county. Confirm jurisdiction for the exact address and which agency will administer your voucher, inspection and tenancy.
- 8,481 HCV units
Newark Housing Authority
Newark · NJ002
- 1,596 HCV units
East Orange Housing Authority
East Orange · NJ050
- 748 HCV units
Housing Authority of the City of Orange
Orange · NJ025
- 474 HCV units
Irvington Housing Authority
Irvington · NJ037
- 325 HCV units
Montclair Housing Authority
Montclair · NJ086
- 275 HCV units
Bloomfield Township Ha
Bloomfield · NJ099
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VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. The administering housing authority must approve the actual unit, rent and household assistance calculation.
This page exists because landlords in East Orange list on VoucherMatch. Rent limits are HUD Fair Market Rent data for Essex County.