How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 07460?

For ZIP 07460 in Sussex County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $3,220 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,900 to $3,540 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 07460?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07460, by bedroom size: studio $2,360, 1-bedroom $2,660, 2-bedroom $3,220, 3-bedroom $4,020, 4-bedroom $4,590. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 07460?

Vouchers for Sussex County are administered by Newton Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 07460 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 07460

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07460 in Sussex 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

$2,360

1 BR

$2,660

2 BR

$3,220

3 BR

$4,020

4 BR

$4,590

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%)

$2,900

FMR (100%)

$3,220

High (110%)

$3,540

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 07460 at $3,220 is $1,015 higher than the Sussex 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 07460?

No. New Jersey law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 07460. 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 Sussex County

Newton Housing Authority
Newton · PHA code NJ076
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 07460 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 07460?: For ZIP 07460 in Sussex County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $3,220 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,900 to $3,540 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 07460?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07460, by bedroom size: studio $2,360, 1-bedroom $2,660, 2-bedroom $3,220, 3-bedroom $4,020, 4-bedroom $4,590. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 07460?: Vouchers for Sussex County are administered by Newton Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 07460 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Sussex County overview All of New Jersey

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 07460 maps to Sussex County, NJ · FIPS 34037. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.