How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 07735?

For ZIP 07735 in Monmouth County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,050 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,845 to $2,255 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 07735?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07735, by bedroom size: studio $1,480, 1-bedroom $1,660, 2-bedroom $2,050, 3-bedroom $2,650, 4-bedroom $2,940. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 07735?

Vouchers for Monmouth County are administered by Monmouth County Pha, Long Branch Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the Township of Middleto. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 07735 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 07735

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07735 in Monmouth 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

$1,480

1 BR

$1,660

2 BR

$2,050

3 BR

$2,650

4 BR

$2,940

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%)

$1,845

FMR (100%)

$2,050

High (110%)

$2,255

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 07735 at $2,050 is $278 lower than the Monmouth County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,328. 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 07735?

No. New Jersey law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 07735. 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 Monmouth County

Monmouth County Pha
Freehold · PHA code NJ095
1,899 Section 8 units
Long Branch Housing Authority
Long Branch · PHA code NJ008
952 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the Township of Middleto
Middletown · PHA code NJ081
379 Section 8 units
Asbury Park Housing Authority
Asbury Park · PHA code NJ007
360 Section 8 units
Neptune Housing Authority
Neptune · PHA code NJ048
338 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 07735 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 07735?: For ZIP 07735 in Monmouth County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,050 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,845 to $2,255 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 07735?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07735, by bedroom size: studio $1,480, 1-bedroom $1,660, 2-bedroom $2,050, 3-bedroom $2,650, 4-bedroom $2,940. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 07735?: Vouchers for Monmouth County are administered by Monmouth County Pha, Long Branch Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the Township of Middleto. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 07735 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Monmouth County overview All of New Jersey

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 07735 maps to Monmouth County, NJ · FIPS 34025. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.