How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 07503?

For ZIP 07503 in Passaic County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,120 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,910 to $2,330 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 07503?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07503, by bedroom size: studio $1,620, 1-bedroom $1,850, 2-bedroom $2,120, 3-bedroom $2,590, 4-bedroom $3,300. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 07503?

Vouchers for Passaic County are administered by Paterson Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Passaic, Passaic County Public Housing Agency. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 07503 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 07503

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07503 in Passaic 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

$1,620

1 BR

$1,850

2 BR

$2,120

3 BR

$2,590

4 BR

$3,300

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%)

$1,910

FMR (100%)

$2,120

High (110%)

$2,330

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 07503 at $2,120 is $204 lower than the Passaic 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 07503?

No. New Jersey law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 07503. 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 Passaic County

Paterson Housing Authority
Paterson · PHA code NJ021
3,000 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the City of Passaic
Passaic · PHA code NJ013
2,159 Section 8 units
Passaic County Public Housing Agency
Wayne · PHA code NJ090
842 Section 8 units
Clifton Housing Authority
Clifton · PHA code NJ089
270 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 07503 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 07503?: For ZIP 07503 in Passaic County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,120 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,910 to $2,330 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 07503?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07503, by bedroom size: studio $1,620, 1-bedroom $1,850, 2-bedroom $2,120, 3-bedroom $2,590, 4-bedroom $3,300. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 07503?: Vouchers for Passaic County are administered by Paterson Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the City of Passaic, Passaic County Public Housing Agency. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 07503 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Passaic County overview All of New Jersey

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 07503 maps to Passaic County, NJ · FIPS 34031. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.