How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 07006?

For ZIP 07006 in Essex County, NJ, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,650 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $2,385 to $2,915. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.

What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 07006?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07006, by bedroom size: studio $1,940, 1-bedroom $2,200, 2-bedroom $2,650, 3-bedroom $3,300, 4-bedroom $3,780. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 07006?

Agencies listed for Essex County include Newark Housing Authority, East Orange Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Orange. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 07006

FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07006 in Essex County, New Jersey: HUD rent benchmarks by bedroom size, an illustrative percentage range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in New Jersey.

Studio

$1,940

1 BR

$2,200

2 BR

$2,650

3 BR

$3,300

4 BR

$3,780

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What does the HUD rent benchmark measure in ZIP 07006?

HUD's Fair Market Rents estimate 40th-percentile gross rents for standard-quality units occupied by recent movers. Small Area FMRs provide ZIP-level estimates. These are not arithmetic average asking rents or approved voucher payments. For FY2027, that benchmark is $2,200 for a one-bedroom and $2,650 for a two-bedroom in ZIP 07006. Actual asking rents and adopted agency payment standards can differ. The full HUD benchmark table is above.

What changed from FY2026 to FY2027 in ZIP 07006

HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07006 fell from $2,670 in FY2026 to $2,650 in FY2027, a change of -$20 a month (-0.7%). FY2027 figures took effect on October 1, 2026.

Bedrooms	FY2026	FY2027	Change
Efficiency (studio)	$1,950	$1,940	-$10 (-0.5%)
1-bedroom	$2,210	$2,200	-$10 (-0.5%)
2-bedroom	$2,670	$2,650	-$20 (-0.7%)
3-bedroom	$3,340	$3,300	-$40 (-1.2%)
4-bedroom	$3,800	$3,780	-$20 (-0.5%)

The FMR is not what the voucher pays. Each housing authority sets its own payment standard. The basic range is 90% to 110% of the applicable FMR or SAFMR, with exceptions and Moving to Work policies that may differ. A HUD effective date is not a household rent-change notice. Confirm the adopted schedule and its application to your lease or reexamination with your agency.

Already renting with a voucher in ZIP 07006? Under standard HCV rules, a lower payment standard does not cut your subsidy right away. Moving to Work agencies may use different policies. The housing authority may keep your current payment standard for as long as you stay in the same unit. If it decides to lower it, the reduction cannot start sooner than two years after the decrease takes effect, and only after it sends you the required notice (24 CFR 982.505(c)(3)). Families who are new to the program, or who move to a different unit, get the schedule in effect at that time.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2026 and FY2027, huduser.gov.

Illustration: 90% to 110% of the HUD benchmark (2 BR)

These percentages illustrate the basic payment-standard range, not a verified agency schedule. ZIP-based policies, approved exceptions and Moving to Work rules can differ.

Low (90%)

$2,385

FMR (100%)

$2,650

High (110%)

$2,915

Gross rent includes the applicable allowance for tenant-paid utilities. Ask your administering agency for the adopted standard and household affordability calculation; neither the HUD benchmark nor this illustration is a lease approval.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 07006 at $2,650 is $417 higher than the Essex County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,233. This is a comparison of HUD benchmarks. It does not establish the agency's adopted standard or the assistance available to a particular household.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 07006?

No. New Jersey law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 07006. 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.

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Informational only, not legal advice. Laws change, so verify current status before acting on a rejection or making a leasing decision.

Housing authorities serving Essex County

Newark Housing Authority
Newark · PHA code NJ002
8,481 Section 8 units
East Orange Housing Authority
East Orange · PHA code NJ050
1,596 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Orange
Orange · PHA code NJ025
748 Section 8 units
Irvington Housing Authority
Irvington · PHA code NJ037
474 Section 8 units
Montclair Housing Authority
Montclair · PHA code NJ086
325 Section 8 units

These agencies are listed for the county. Confirm jurisdiction for the exact address and, if you already have a voucher, which agency will administer the proposed move.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 07006?: For ZIP 07006 in Essex County, NJ, the FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,650 per month. For illustration, 90% to 110% of this HUD benchmark is roughly $2,385 to $2,915. This modeled range is not the agency's adopted schedule. The agency calculates assistance using its applicable standard, household income and unit details; gross rent includes the allowance for tenant-paid utilities.
What are the FY2027 HUD rent benchmarks for ZIP 07006?: HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07006, by bedroom size: studio $1,940, 1-bedroom $2,200, 2-bedroom $2,650, 3-bedroom $3,300, 4-bedroom $3,780. A ZIP benchmark helps compare locations but does not establish what a voucher pays. The administering agency's adopted schedule, program rules and household calculation determine assistance.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 07006?: Agencies listed for Essex County include Newark Housing Authority, East Orange Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Orange. This county directory does not establish jurisdiction for every address. Check the agency on your voucher or application and confirm who would administer assistance at the proposed unit.

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SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2027. ZIP 07006 maps to Essex County, NJ · FIPS 34013. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.