How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 07311?

For ZIP 07311 in Hudson County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $4,140 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $3,725 to $4,555 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 07311?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07311, by bedroom size: studio $3,610, 1-bedroom $3,680, 2-bedroom $4,140, 3-bedroom $5,050, 4-bedroom $5,930. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 07311?

Vouchers for Hudson County are administered by Jersey City Housing Authority, West New York Housing Authority, Union City Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 07311 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 07311

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07311 in Hudson 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

$3,610

1 BR

$3,680

2 BR

$4,140

3 BR

$5,050

4 BR

$5,930

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%)

$3,725

FMR (100%)

$4,140

High (110%)

$4,555

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 07311 at $4,140 is $1,377 higher than the Hudson County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,763. 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 07311?

No. New Jersey law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 07311. 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 Hudson County

Jersey City Housing Authority
Jersey City · PHA code NJ009
5,341 Section 8 units
West New York Housing Authority
West New York · PHA code NJ030
1,183 Section 8 units
Union City Housing Authority
Union City · PHA code NJ026
703 Section 8 units
North Bergen Housing Authority
North Bergen · PHA code NJ004
553 Section 8 units
Hoboken Housing Authority
Hoboken · PHA code NJ015
548 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 07311 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 07311?: For ZIP 07311 in Hudson County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $4,140 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $3,725 to $4,555 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 07311?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07311, by bedroom size: studio $3,610, 1-bedroom $3,680, 2-bedroom $4,140, 3-bedroom $5,050, 4-bedroom $5,930. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 07311?: Vouchers for Hudson County are administered by Jersey City Housing Authority, West New York Housing Authority, Union City Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 07311 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Hudson County overview All of New Jersey

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 07311 maps to Hudson County, NJ · FIPS 34017. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.