2026–27 Section 8 Rent Limits for 08226

Ocean City, NJ • Cape May County • Source: SAFMR

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How much will Section 8 pay for rent in 08226?

HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 08226 (Ocean City, NJ), effective October 1, 2026, are $1,850 for a studio, $1,860 for 1 bedroom, $2,270 for 2 bedrooms, $2,970 for 3 bedrooms and $2,980 for 4 bedrooms a month. These are gross rents: rent plus any utilities the tenant pays.

Your housing authority turns these into its payment standard — the most the voucher counts toward rent — normally between 90% and 110% of HUD's figure, so about $2,043–$2,497 for a 2-bedroom here. Moving to Work agencies can set theirs outside that range. You usually pay about 30% of your adjusted income plus any amount the gross rent is above the payment standard, and at move-in your share can't exceed 40% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the amount with your housing authority.

HUD Small Area FMRs by bedroom (FY2027)

Monthly gross rent figures published by HUD for 08226, effective October 1, 2026. They are the benchmark for payment standards, not a cap on the rent a landlord can charge.

Unit Size HUD figure (monthly)
Studio $1,850
1 Bedroom $1,860
2 Bedroom $2,270
3 Bedroom $2,970
4 Bedroom $2,980
Effective date: 2026-10-01. Always confirm with your local PHA.

Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom

Do you qualify? See the Cape May County income limits for Section 8.

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