How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 07438?

For ZIP 07438 in Morris 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 07438?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07438, by bedroom size: studio $1,680, 1-bedroom $1,900, 2-bedroom $2,290, 3-bedroom $2,850, 4-bedroom $3,280. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 07438?

Vouchers for Morris County are administered by Morris County Housing Authority, Morristown Housing Authority, Madison Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 07438 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 07438

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07438 in Morris 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

$1,680

1 BR

$1,900

2 BR

$2,290

3 BR

$2,850

4 BR

$3,280

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 07438 at $2,290 is $85 higher than the Morris 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 07438?

No. New Jersey law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 07438. 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 Morris County

Morris County Housing Authority
Morristown · PHA code NJ092
685 Section 8 units
Morristown Housing Authority
Morristown · PHA code NJ023
658 Section 8 units
Madison Housing Authority
Madison · PHA code NJ105
523 Section 8 units
Dover Housing Authority
Dover · PHA code NJ068
252 Section 8 units
Boonton Housing Authority
Boonton · PHA code NJ052
236 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 07438 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 07438?: For ZIP 07438 in Morris 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 07438?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07438, by bedroom size: studio $1,680, 1-bedroom $1,900, 2-bedroom $2,290, 3-bedroom $2,850, 4-bedroom $3,280. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 07438?: Vouchers for Morris County are administered by Morris County Housing Authority, Morristown Housing Authority, Madison Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 07438 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Find Section 8 apartments in ZIP 07438

VoucherMatch connects voucher holders with landlords who accept Section 8, and it is free for renters. Landlords: listings here reach applicants whose voucher already covers the rent above.

Browse voucher-friendly listings List your unit free

Morris County overview All of New Jersey

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 07438 maps to Morris County, NJ · FIPS 34027. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.