How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 08554?

For ZIP 08554 in Burlington County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,090 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,880 to $2,300 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 08554?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 08554, by bedroom size: studio $1,610, 1-bedroom $1,760, 2-bedroom $2,090, 3-bedroom $2,510, 4-bedroom $2,800. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 08554?

Vouchers for Burlington County are administered by Beverly Housing Authority, Burlington Housing Authority, Florence Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 08554 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 08554

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 08554 in Burlington 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

$1,610

1 BR

$1,760

2 BR

$2,090

3 BR

$2,510

4 BR

$2,800

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%)

$1,880

FMR (100%)

$2,090

High (110%)

$2,300

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 08554 at $2,090 is $280 higher than the Burlington 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 08554?

No. New Jersey law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 08554. 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 Burlington County

Beverly Housing Authority
Beverly · PHA code NJ018
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Burlington Housing Authority
Burlington · PHA code NJ020
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Florence Housing Authority
Florence · PHA code NJ038
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 08554 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 08554?: For ZIP 08554 in Burlington County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,090 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $1,880 to $2,300 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 08554?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 08554, by bedroom size: studio $1,610, 1-bedroom $1,760, 2-bedroom $2,090, 3-bedroom $2,510, 4-bedroom $2,800. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 08554?: Vouchers for Burlington County are administered by Beverly Housing Authority, Burlington Housing Authority, Florence Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 08554 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Burlington County overview All of New Jersey

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 08554 maps to Burlington County, NJ · FIPS 34005. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.