How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 08215?

For ZIP 08215 in Atlantic County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,200 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,980 to $2,420 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 08215?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 08215, by bedroom size: studio $1,590, 1-bedroom $1,810, 2-bedroom $2,200, 3-bedroom $3,020, 4-bedroom $3,340. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 08215?

Vouchers for Atlantic County are administered by Housing Authority and Urban Redevelopment Age, Pleasantville Housing Authority, Buena Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 08215 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 08215

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 08215 in Atlantic 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

$1,590

1 BR

$1,810

2 BR

$2,200

3 BR

$3,020

4 BR

$3,340

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%)

$1,980

FMR (100%)

$2,200

High (110%)

$2,420

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 08215 at $2,200 is $333 higher than the Atlantic County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,867. 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 08215?

No. New Jersey law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 08215. 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 Atlantic County

Housing Authority and Urban Redevelopment Age
Atlantic City · PHA code NJ014
1,293 Section 8 units
Pleasantville Housing Authority
Pleasantville · PHA code NJ059
525 Section 8 units
Buena Housing Authority
Minotola · PHA code NJ202
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 08215 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 08215?: For ZIP 08215 in Atlantic County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,200 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,980 to $2,420 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 08215?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 08215, by bedroom size: studio $1,590, 1-bedroom $1,810, 2-bedroom $2,200, 3-bedroom $3,020, 4-bedroom $3,340. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 08215?: Vouchers for Atlantic County are administered by Housing Authority and Urban Redevelopment Age, Pleasantville Housing Authority, Buena Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 08215 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Atlantic County overview All of New Jersey

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 08215 maps to Atlantic County, NJ · FIPS 34001. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.