How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 07747?

For ZIP 07747 in Middlesex County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,590 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,330 to $2,850 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 07747?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07747, by bedroom size: studio $1,870, 1-bedroom $2,090, 2-bedroom $2,590, 3-bedroom $3,290, 4-bedroom $3,640. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 07747?

Vouchers for Middlesex County are administered by Perth Amboy Housing Authority, New Brunswick Housing Authority, Woodbridge Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 07747 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 07747

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07747 in Middlesex 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

$1,870

1 BR

$2,090

2 BR

$2,590

3 BR

$3,290

4 BR

$3,640

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%)

$2,330

FMR (100%)

$2,590

High (110%)

$2,850

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 07747 at $2,590 is $104 higher than the Middlesex County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,486. 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 07747?

No. New Jersey law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 07747. 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 Middlesex County

Perth Amboy Housing Authority
Perth Amboy · PHA code NJ006
1,501 Section 8 units
New Brunswick Housing Authority
New Brunswick · PHA code NJ022
1,025 Section 8 units
Woodbridge Housing Authority
Woodbridge · PHA code NJ033
975 Section 8 units
Carteret Housing Authority
Carteret · PHA code NJ047
696 Section 8 units
Edison Housing Authority
Edison · PHA code NJ043
380 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 07747 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 07747?: For ZIP 07747 in Middlesex County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,590 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,330 to $2,850 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 07747?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 07747, by bedroom size: studio $1,870, 1-bedroom $2,090, 2-bedroom $2,590, 3-bedroom $3,290, 4-bedroom $3,640. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 07747?: Vouchers for Middlesex County are administered by Perth Amboy Housing Authority, New Brunswick Housing Authority, Woodbridge Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 07747 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Middlesex County overview All of New Jersey

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 07747 maps to Middlesex County, NJ · FIPS 34023. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.