FY2027 Small Area FMR · Kenvil, NJ
ZIP 07847 Fair Market Rent & Payment Standards
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in ZIP code 07847 (Kenvil, NJ) is $2,880 a month, up 1.1% from FY2026. That is 29% above the Newark, NJ area-wide FMR of $2,233.
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 07847 sits in the Newark, NJ area
Of the 161 ZIP codes HUD lists for the area, 07847 has the 38th highest two-bedroom Small Area FMR. Newark, NJ is not on HUD's list of mandatory Small Area FMR areas, so voucher payment standards here are normally based on the area-wide FMR of $2,233 for two bedrooms; an agency that opts in to Small Area FMRs would use $2,880 for this ZIP code instead.
All unit sizes
| Unit | FY2027 SAFMR | Payment standard range | Area-wide FMR | FY2026 SAFMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,110 | $1,899 – $2,321 | $1,637 | $2,080 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,390 | $2,151 – $2,629 | $1,850 | $2,360 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,880 | $2,592 – $3,168 | $2,233 | $2,850 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,590 | $3,231 – $3,949 | $2,785 | $3,570 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,110 | $3,699 – $4,521 | $3,188 | $4,050 |
A household renting a two-bedroom home at the Small Area FMR of $2,880 needs about $115,200 a year to keep housing costs at 30% of income. The area median family income is $138,400 and the 80% low-income limit for four people is $106,800. ZIP code 07847 lies mainly in Morris County. See the Newark, NJ metro 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 07847?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents for 07847 are $2,110 (studio), $2,390 (1 BR), $2,880 (2 BR), $3,590 (3 BR) and $4,110 (4 BR) a month.
What is the Section 8 payment standard in 07847?
Housing agencies set payment standards between 90% and 110% of the applicable FMR without HUD approval. For a two-bedroom unit in 07847 that range is $2,592 to $3,168 if the agency uses Small Area FMRs. Ask your housing agency for its actual payment standard.
Which income limits apply in 07847?
The FY2026 income limits of the Newark, NJ area apply: median family income $138,400, low-income (80%) limit $106,800 for a family of four.