How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 08691?

For ZIP 08691 in Mercer County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,480 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,230 to $2,730 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 08691?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 08691, by bedroom size: studio $1,710, 1-bedroom $1,970, 2-bedroom $2,480, 3-bedroom $2,980, 4-bedroom $3,400. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 08691?

Vouchers for Mercer County are administered by State of Nj Dept. of Comm. Affairs, Hamilton Township Ha, Hightstown Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 08691 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 08691

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 08691 in Mercer 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

$1,710

1 BR

$1,970

2 BR

$2,480

3 BR

$2,980

4 BR

$3,400

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%)

$2,230

FMR (100%)

$2,480

High (110%)

$2,730

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 08691 at $2,480 is $530 higher than the Mercer County county-wide 2 BR FMR of $1,950. 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 08691?

No. New Jersey law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 08691. 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 Mercer County

State of Nj Dept. of Comm. Affairs
Trenton · PHA code NJ912
25,164 Section 8 units
Hamilton Township Ha
Hamilton · PHA code NJ212
227 Section 8 units
Hightstown Housing Authority
Hightstown · PHA code NJ045
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Princeton Housing Authority
Princeton · PHA code NJ027
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Trenton Housing Authority
Trenton · PHA code NJ005
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The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 08691 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 08691?: For ZIP 08691 in Mercer County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,480 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,230 to $2,730 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 08691?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 08691, by bedroom size: studio $1,710, 1-bedroom $1,970, 2-bedroom $2,480, 3-bedroom $2,980, 4-bedroom $3,400. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 08691?: Vouchers for Mercer County are administered by State of Nj Dept. of Comm. Affairs, Hamilton Township Ha, Hightstown Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 08691 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Mercer County overview All of New Jersey

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 08691 maps to Mercer County, NJ · FIPS 34021. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.