How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 08059?

For ZIP 08059 in Camden County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,900 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,710 to $2,090 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 08059?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 08059, by bedroom size: studio $1,470, 1-bedroom $1,600, 2-bedroom $1,900, 3-bedroom $2,280, 4-bedroom $2,540. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 08059?

Vouchers for Camden County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Borough of Clementon Housing Authority, Gloucester City Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 08059 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 08059

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 08059 in Camden 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

$1,470

1 BR

$1,600

2 BR

$1,900

3 BR

$2,280

4 BR

$2,540

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%)

$1,710

FMR (100%)

$1,900

High (110%)

$2,090

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 08059 at $1,900 is $90 higher than the Camden 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 08059?

No. New Jersey law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 08059. 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 Camden County

Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC)
Camden · PHA code NJ010
2,306 Section 8 units
Borough of Clementon Housing Authority
Clementon · PHA code NJ073
72 Section 8 units
Gloucester City Housing Authority
Gloucester City · PHA code NJ218
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Collingswood Housing Authority
Collingswood · PHA code NJ079
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Haddon Housing Authority
Westmont · PHA code NJ064
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 08059 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 08059?: For ZIP 08059 in Camden County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $1,900 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,710 to $2,090 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 08059?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 08059, by bedroom size: studio $1,470, 1-bedroom $1,600, 2-bedroom $1,900, 3-bedroom $2,280, 4-bedroom $2,540. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 08059?: Vouchers for Camden County are administered by Housing Authority of the City of Camden (HACC), Borough of Clementon Housing Authority, Gloucester City Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 08059 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Camden County overview All of New Jersey

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 08059 maps to Camden County, NJ · FIPS 34007. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.