Section 8 in New Jersey: FMR & Landlord Guide
28,770 active Housing Choice Vouchers across 3 metros. Pick a market below for FY2026 Fair Market Rent, voucher counts, housing authorities and wait-list status.
Metros
3
3 total markets
Active vouchers
28,770
Occupied
25,875
90% utilized
Source-of-income law
Protected statewide
NJ Law Against Discrimination
Can a New Jersey landlord refuse Section 8?
No. New Jersey state law prohibits landlords from refusing to rent to Section 8 voucher holders on the basis of their source of income.
Informational only, not legal advice. Verify current status before making a leasing decision.
Section 8 markets in New Jersey
Sorted by active voucher count. Each metro page has HUD FY2026 FMR by bedroom, the housing authorities that administer vouchers there, and wait-list status.
Section 8 landlord tools
Whether you’re researching a specific address or preparing for HQS inspection, the New Jersey data feeds directly into the tools below.