Altman Terrace Public Housing Atlantic City, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Altman Terrace is a Public Housing community in Atlantic City, NJ with 190 units reporting 71% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $346/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 13 months.
190
total units
71%
occupancy
$346
avg resident rent
13 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1000 Arctic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $15,296/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,039/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 86% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 96% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Altman Terrace
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 1000 Arctic Ave, Atlantic City; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$346/mo average here).
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- Stanley Holmes Village Public Housing
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- Carver Hall Apartments LIHTC
- Carver Hall Apartments PB Section 8
- Community Haven Sr Hsg Lt PB Section 8
- Beach at South Inlet LIHTC
- The Beach at South Inlet LIHTC
- Vermont Plaza Apartments LIHTC
- Atlantic City Townhouse PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City Townhouses LIHTC | Atlantic City Townhouses | 0.8 km |
| Baltic Plaza #2144 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Atlantic City | 0.8 km |
| Baltic Plaza Apartments LIHTC | Atlantic City | 0.8 km |
| Baltic Plaza #2144 LIHTC | Atlantic City | 0.8 km |
| Baltic Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | Atlantic City | 0.8 km |
| Marina Club Apts LIHTC | Atlantic City | 0.8 km |
| Brigantine Apartments LIHTC | Atlantic City | 0.8 km |
| Brigantine Homes PB Section 8 | Atlantic City | 0.8 km |
← All subsidized housing in Atlantic City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Altman Terrace have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Altman Terrace?
Residents report average rents near $346/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Altman Terrace?
Contact the management office at 1000 Arctic Ave in Atlantic City. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.