How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 08302?

For ZIP 08302 in Cumberland County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,690 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,520 to $1,860 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 08302?

HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 08302, by bedroom size: studio $1,290, 1-bedroom $1,390, 2-bedroom $1,690, 3-bedroom $2,310, 4-bedroom $2,330. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 08302?

Vouchers for Cumberland County are administered by Vineland Housing Authority, Millville Housing Authority, Bridgeton Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 08302 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 08302

FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 08302 in Cumberland 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

$1,290

1 BR

$1,390

2 BR

$1,690

3 BR

$2,310

4 BR

$2,330

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%)

$1,520

FMR (100%)

$1,690

High (110%)

$1,860

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 08302 at $1,690 is $17 higher than the Cumberland County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,673. 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 08302?

No. New Jersey law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 08302. 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 Cumberland County

Vineland Housing Authority
Vineland · PHA code NJ063
1,138 Section 8 units
Millville Housing Authority
Millville · PHA code NJ061
216 Section 8 units
Bridgeton Housing Authority
Bridgeton · PHA code NJ049
207 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 08302 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 08302?: For ZIP 08302 in Cumberland County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Fair Market Rent is $1,690 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,520 to $1,860 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 08302?: HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for ZIP 08302, by bedroom size: studio $1,290, 1-bedroom $1,390, 2-bedroom $1,690, 3-bedroom $2,310, 4-bedroom $2,330. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 08302?: Vouchers for Cumberland County are administered by Vineland Housing Authority, Millville Housing Authority, Bridgeton Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 08302 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Cumberland County overview All of New Jersey

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 08302 maps to Cumberland County, NJ · FIPS 34011. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.