How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 08535?

For ZIP 08535 in Monmouth County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $3,150 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,835 to $3,465 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 08535?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 08535, by bedroom size: studio $2,270, 1-bedroom $2,560, 2-bedroom $3,150, 3-bedroom $4,120, 4-bedroom $4,560. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 08535?

Vouchers for Monmouth County are administered by Monmouth County Pha, Long Branch Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the Township of Middleto. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 08535 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 08535

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 08535 in Monmouth 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

$2,270

1 BR

$2,560

2 BR

$3,150

3 BR

$4,120

4 BR

$4,560

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%)

$2,835

FMR (100%)

$3,150

High (110%)

$3,465

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 08535 at $3,150 is $822 higher than the Monmouth County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $2,328. 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 08535?

No. New Jersey law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 08535. 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 Monmouth County

Monmouth County Pha
Freehold · PHA code NJ095
1,899 Section 8 units
Long Branch Housing Authority
Long Branch · PHA code NJ008
952 Section 8 units
Housing Authority of the Township of Middleto
Middletown · PHA code NJ081
379 Section 8 units
Asbury Park Housing Authority
Asbury Park · PHA code NJ007
360 Section 8 units
Neptune Housing Authority
Neptune · PHA code NJ048
338 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 08535 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 08535?: For ZIP 08535 in Monmouth County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $3,150 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,835 to $3,465 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 08535?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 08535, by bedroom size: studio $2,270, 1-bedroom $2,560, 2-bedroom $3,150, 3-bedroom $4,120, 4-bedroom $4,560. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 08535?: Vouchers for Monmouth County are administered by Monmouth County Pha, Long Branch Housing Authority, Housing Authority of the Township of Middleto. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 08535 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Monmouth County overview All of New Jersey

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 08535 maps to Monmouth County, NJ · FIPS 34025. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.