Section 8 apartments in Jersey City, NJ
3 landlords in Jersey City are accepting Housing Choice Vouchers right now. Below: the units, Hudson County's FY2026 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 available now in Jersey City
3 listings
Section 8 payment standards near Jersey City (Hudson County, FY2026)
HUD-published metro FMR for FY2026. Payment standards, the amount a PHA actually pays, are set between 90% and 110% of FMR at each PHA's discretion.
| Bedrooms | FMR | Payment standard (90 to 110%) |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency (studio) | $2,407 | $2,166 to $2,648 |
| 1-bedroom | $2,458 | $2,212 to $2,704 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,763 | $2,487 to $3,039 |
| 3-bedroom | $3,367 | $3,030 to $3,704 |
| 4-bedroom | $3,955 | $3,560 to $4,351 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Jersey City covers up to $2,763 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $2,487 to $3,039.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Jersey City, NJ?
No. New Jersey law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Jersey City, 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 Jersey City
Vouchers in Jersey City are administered at the county level. The PHA whose jurisdiction covers a unit's ZIP handles the inspection, the payment standard and the lease-up.
- 5,341 HCV units
Jersey City Housing Authority
Jersey City · NJ009
- 1,183 HCV units
West New York Housing Authority
West New York · NJ030
- 703 HCV units
Union City Housing Authority
Union City · NJ026
- 553 HCV units
North Bergen Housing Authority
North Bergen · NJ004
- 548 HCV units
Hoboken Housing Authority
Hoboken · NJ015
- 529 HCV units
Secaucus Housing Authority
Secaucus · NJ083
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This page exists because landlords in Jersey City list on VoucherMatch. Rent limits are HUD Fair Market Rent data for Hudson County.