FY2027 Small Area FMR · Harrison, NJ
ZIP 07029 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 07029 (Harrison, NJ) is $2,860 a month, up 8.3% from FY2026. That is 2% above the Jersey City, NJ area-wide FMR of $2,792.
Payment standard range, 2 bedrooms
Housing agencies may set voucher payment standards anywhere from 90% to 110% of the FMR without asking HUD.
FY2027 FY2026
Where 07029 sits in the Jersey City, NJ area
Of the 20 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 07029 has the 8th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Jersey City, NJ is one of the 65 metro areas where HUD requires Small Area FMRs for the Housing Choice Voucher program (designated 2023), so local housing agencies must set payment standards from this ZIP code's figure, normally between $2,574 and $3,146 for two bedrooms.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,520 | $2,268 – $2,772 | $2,462 | $2,300 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,570 | $2,313 – $2,827 | $2,514 | $2,350 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,860 | $2,574 – $3,146 | $2,792 | $2,640 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,470 | $3,123 – $3,817 | $3,392 | $3,220 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,070 | $3,663 – $4,477 | $3,976 | $3,780 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $2,860 needs about $114,400 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $110,100 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $117,900. ZIP code 07029 lies mainly in Hudson County. See the Jersey City, NJ county page for the full income limits table and the household check.
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Questions
What is the Fair Market Rent for ZIP code 07029?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 07029 are $2,520 (studio), $2,570 (1 BR), $2,860 (2 BR), $3,470 (3 BR) and $4,070 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 07029?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 07029 that range is $2,574 to $3,146 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 07029?
The FY2026 income limits of the Jersey City, NJ area apply: median family income $110,100, low-income (80%) limit $117,900 for a family of four.