How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 07009?

For ZIP 07009 in Essex County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,450 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,205 to $2,695 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 07009?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07009, by bedroom size: studio $1,790, 1-bedroom $2,030, 2-bedroom $2,450, 3-bedroom $3,070, 4-bedroom $3,490. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 07009?

Vouchers for Essex County are administered by Newark Housing Authority, East Orange Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Orange. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 07009 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 07009

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07009 in Essex County, New Jersey: the exact per-bedroom rents HUD publishes for this ZIP, the estimated payment-standard range, the housing authorities that administer vouchers here, and whether a landlord can legally decline a voucher in New Jersey.

Studio

$1,790

1 BR

$2,030

2 BR

$2,450

3 BR

$3,070

4 BR

$3,490

Estimated payment standard range (2 BR)

Local PHAs set payment standards between 90% and 110% of FMR. Exact figures vary by PHA. The numbers below are the modeled range.

Low (90%)

$2,205

FMR (100%)

$2,450

High (110%)

$2,695

Gross rent before the tenant utility allowance. The PHA's published payment standard is the number that actually applies; verify with the PHA before signing a lease or HAP contract.

ZIP vs county FMR (2 BR)

ZIP 07009 at $2,450 is $245 higher than the Essex County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,205. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number is what actually applies to an address here, so a voucher stretches further in this ZIP than the county average suggests.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 07009?

No. New Jersey law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 07009. 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

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 07009 handles the application, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 07009?: For ZIP 07009 in Essex County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,450 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,205 to $2,695 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 07009?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07009, by bedroom size: studio $1,790, 1-bedroom $2,030, 2-bedroom $2,450, 3-bedroom $3,070, 4-bedroom $3,490. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 07009?: Vouchers for Essex County are administered by Newark Housing Authority, East Orange Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Orange. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 07009 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Essex County overview All of New Jersey

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 07009 maps to Essex County, NJ · FIPS 34013. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.