How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 07071?

For ZIP 07071 in Bergen County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,290 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,060 to $2,520 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 07071?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07071, by bedroom size: studio $1,750, 1-bedroom $1,990, 2-bedroom $2,290, 3-bedroom $2,790, 4-bedroom $3,570. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 07071?

Vouchers for Bergen County are administered by Housing Authority of Bergen County, Englewood Housing Authority, Cliffside Park Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 07071 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 07071

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07071 in Bergen 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

$1,750

1 BR

$1,990

2 BR

$2,290

3 BR

$2,790

4 BR

$3,570

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%)

$2,060

FMR (100%)

$2,290

High (110%)

$2,520

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 07071 at $2,290 is $34 lower than the Bergen County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,324. In SAFMR metros the ZIP number applies, so the county-wide figure overstates what a voucher covers in this ZIP.

Can a landlord refuse Section 8 in ZIP 07071?

No. New Jersey law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 07071. 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 Bergen County

Housing Authority of Bergen County
Hackensack · PHA code NJ067
4,155 Section 8 units
Englewood Housing Authority
Englewood · PHA code NJ055
876 Section 8 units
Cliffside Park Housing Authority
Cliffside Park · PHA code NJ070
706 Section 8 units
Edgewater Housing Authority
Edgewater · PHA code NJ075
693 Section 8 units
Fort Lee Housing Authority
Fort Lee · PHA code NJ071
536 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 07071 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 07071?: For ZIP 07071 in Bergen County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,290 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,060 to $2,520 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 07071?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07071, by bedroom size: studio $1,750, 1-bedroom $1,990, 2-bedroom $2,290, 3-bedroom $2,790, 4-bedroom $3,570. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 07071?: Vouchers for Bergen County are administered by Housing Authority of Bergen County, Englewood Housing Authority, Cliffside Park Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 07071 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Bergen County overview All of New Jersey

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 07071 maps to Bergen County, NJ · FIPS 34003. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.