Jamaica, NY Section 8 Rent Limits 2026–27 by ZIP Code
For 2026–27, HUD's 2-bedroom figure in Jamaica ranges from $2,620 (ZIP 11434) to $3,320 (ZIP 11436), with a median of $3,050 across 12 ZIP codes. Some ZIPs use HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (set per ZIP) and others the metro Fair Market Rent.
These are HUD's figures, effective 2026-10-01. A housing authority sets its own payment standard, normally between 90% and 110% of them (higher with HUD approval or as a disability accommodation). The voucher then pays the lower of that standard or the gross rent, minus your total tenant payment (generally 30% of adjusted monthly income).
| ZIP | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11424 | $2,660 | $2,800 | $3,050 | $3,860 | $4,230 |
| 11425 | $2,593 | $2,729 | $2,971 | $3,760 | $4,121 |
| 11430 | $2,460 | $2,620 | $2,880 | $3,660 | $3,990 |
| 11431 | $2,660 | $2,800 | $3,050 | $3,860 | $4,230 |
| 11432 | $2,890 | $3,040 | $3,310 | $4,190 | $4,590 |
| 11433 | $2,360 | $2,480 | $2,700 | $3,420 | $3,740 |
| 11434 | $2,280 | $2,390 | $2,620 | $3,280 | $3,570 |
| 11435 | $2,680 | $2,820 | $3,070 | $3,880 | $4,260 |
| 11436 | $2,900 | $3,050 | $3,320 | $4,200 | $4,600 |
| 11437 | $2,660 | $2,800 | $3,050 | $3,860 | $4,230 |
| 11439 | $2,880 | $3,030 | $3,300 | $4,180 | $4,580 |
| 11451 | $2,660 | $2,800 | $3,050 | $3,860 | $4,230 |
Income limits: Queens County
Voucher amounts nationwide by unit size: Studio · 1 Bedroom · 2 Bedroom · 3 Bedroom · 4 Bedroom