How much does Section 8 pay for a 2-bedroom in ZIP 08722?

For ZIP 08722 in Ocean County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,740 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,465 to $3,015 before the tenant's utility allowance.

What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 08722?

HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 08722, by bedroom size: studio $1,970, 1-bedroom $2,220, 2-bedroom $2,740, 3-bedroom $3,580, 4-bedroom $3,970. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.

Which housing authority covers ZIP 08722?

Vouchers for Ocean County are administered by Housing Authority of the Township of Lakewood, Lakewood Township Residential Assistance Prog, Brick Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 08722 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

Section 8 Rent in ZIP 08722

FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 08722 in Ocean 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

$1,970

1 BR

$2,220

2 BR

$2,740

3 BR

$3,580

4 BR

$3,970

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%)

$2,465

FMR (100%)

$2,740

High (110%)

$3,015

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 08722 at $2,740 is $412 higher than the Ocean 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 08722?

No. New Jersey law prohibits landlords from refusing a renter because they pay with a Section 8 voucher. That protection applies in ZIP 08722. 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 Ocean County

Housing Authority of the Township of Lakewood
Lakewood · PHA code NJ054
1,140 Section 8 units
Lakewood Township Residential Assistance Prog
Lakewood · PHA code NJ214
1,071 Section 8 units
Brick Housing Authority
Bricktown · PHA code NJ065
427 Section 8 units
Berkeley Housing Authority
Bayville · PHA code NJ056
99 Section 8 units

The PHA whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 08722 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 08722?: For ZIP 08722 in Ocean County, NJ, the FY2026 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent is $2,740 per month. Local housing authorities set the Section 8 payment standard between 90% and 110% of that, roughly $2,465 to $3,015 before the tenant's utility allowance.
What are the FY2026 Section 8 rent limits for ZIP 08722?: HUD's FY2026 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 08722, by bedroom size: studio $1,970, 1-bedroom $2,220, 2-bedroom $2,740, 3-bedroom $3,580, 4-bedroom $3,970. In SAFMR metros the ZIP-level figure, not the county average, is what applies to an address here.
Which housing authority covers ZIP 08722?: Vouchers for Ocean County are administered by Housing Authority of the Township of Lakewood, Lakewood Township Residential Assistance Prog, Brick Housing Authority. The authority whose jurisdiction covers ZIP 08722 handles the application, the waitlist, the HAP contract, and the unit inspection.

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Ocean County overview All of New Jersey

SAFMR data published by HUD for FY2026. ZIP 08722 maps to Ocean County, NJ · FIPS 34029. Investors can run these numbers in the RentalCalcs voucher analyzer.