Section 8 apartments in Newark, NJ
2 landlords in Newark are accepting Housing Choice Vouchers right now. Below: the units, Essex 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 Newark
2 listings
Section 8 payment standards near Newark (Essex 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) | $1,612 | $1,451 to $1,773 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,822 | $1,640 to $2,004 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,205 | $1,985 to $2,426 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,761 | $2,485 to $3,037 |
| 4-bedroom | $3,137 | $2,823 to $3,451 |
Example: at 100% of FMR, a 2-bedroom voucher in Newark covers up to $2,205 in gross rent, before the tenant's utility allowance. Across the full range a PHA may set: $1,985 to $2,426.
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in Newark, NJ?
No. New Jersey law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in Newark, 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 Newark
Vouchers in Newark 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.
- 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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This page exists because landlords in Newark list on VoucherMatch. Rent limits are HUD Fair Market Rent data for Essex County.