New Jersey Section 8 Income Limits 2026
Official HUD limits for 21 counties - 4-person very low income limit ranges $48,750 to $77,400
The table shows FY2026 income limits for a 4-person household in each New Jersey county: extremely low (30% AMI), very low (50% AMI - the main Section 8 line), and low income (80% AMI). Open a county for all household sizes and an eligibility check, or find your local housing authority to apply.
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New Jersey Income Limits by County (4-Person Household)
| County | 30% AMI | 50% AMI (Section 8) | 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic County | $33,000 | $54,400 | $87,050 |
| Bergen County | $41,750 | $69,550 | $108,400 |
| Burlington County | $36,800 | $61,350 | $98,150 |
| Camden County | $36,800 | $61,350 | $98,150 |
| Cape May County | $34,750 | $57,900 | $92,650 |
| Cumberland County | $33,000 | $48,750 | $78,000 |
| Essex County | $41,500 | $69,200 | $106,800 |
| Gloucester County | $36,800 | $61,350 | $98,150 |
| Hudson County | $44,200 | $73,700 | $117,900 |
| Hunterdon County | $46,450 | $77,400 | $114,600 |
| Mercer County | $41,850 | $69,750 | $106,800 |
| Middlesex County | $46,450 | $77,400 | $114,600 |
| Monmouth County | $42,200 | $70,300 | $108,550 |
| Morris County | $41,500 | $69,200 | $106,800 |
| Ocean County | $42,200 | $70,300 | $108,550 |
| Passaic County | $41,750 | $69,550 | $108,400 |
| Salem County | $36,800 | $61,350 | $98,150 |
| Somerset County | $46,450 | $77,400 | $114,600 |
| Sussex County | $41,500 | $69,200 | $106,800 |
| Union County | $41,500 | $69,200 | $106,800 |
| Warren County | $38,350 | $63,950 | $102,300 |
New Jersey Income Limit FAQs
It depends on your county. For a 4-person household in New Jersey, the FY2026 very low income (50% AMI) limit - the main Section 8 eligibility line - ranges from $48,750 to $77,400 per year. Select your county in the table above for exact limits by household size.
Check the low income (80% AMI) tier: some programs, including public housing, accept households up to that level. Also compare neighboring counties - limits can differ substantially, and you can apply to any housing authority whose waiting list is open, not just your own county.
The housing authority verifies gross income for everyone in your household through pay stubs, employer verification, benefit award letters, and tax records. Report all income sources - unreported income discovered later can cause denial or termination of assistance.
Related Resources
Source: HUD FY2026 Income Limits · huduser.gov