How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 08023?

For ZIP 08023 in Salem County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,030 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,825 to $2,235 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 08023?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 08023, by bedroom size: studio $1,570, 1-bedroom $1,710, 2-bedroom $2,030, 3-bedroom $2,430, 4-bedroom $2,720. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 08023?

Vouchers for Salem County are administered by Penns Grove Housing Authority, Salem Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 08023 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 08023

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 08023 in Salem 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

$1,570

1 BR

$1,710

2 BR

$2,030

3 BR

$2,430

4 BR

$2,720

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%)

$1,825

FMR (100%)

$2,030

High (110%)

$2,235

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 08023 at $2,030 is $220 higher than the Salem County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,810. 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 08023?

No. New Jersey law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 08023. 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 Salem County

Penns Grove Housing Authority
Penns Grove · PHA code NJ074
38 Section 8 units
Salem Housing Authority
Salem · PHA code NJ058
33 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 08023 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 08023?: For ZIP 08023 in Salem County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,030 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,825 to $2,235 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 08023?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 08023, by bedroom size: studio $1,570, 1-bedroom $1,710, 2-bedroom $2,030, 3-bedroom $2,430, 4-bedroom $2,720. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 08023?: Vouchers for Salem County are administered by Penns Grove Housing Authority, Salem Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 08023 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Salem County overview All of New Jersey

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 08023 maps to Salem County, NJ · FIPS 34033. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.