Peter Cooper Village PB Section 8 West Long Branch, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Peter Cooper Village is a Project-Based Section 8 community in West Long Branch, NJ with 150 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $514/month on average.
150
total units
88%
occupancy
$514
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 Forest St, West Long Branch, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $23,968/yr |
| Average personal income | $21,411/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 69% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 90% |
How to apply at Peter Cooper Village
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 200 Forest St, West Long Branch; 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 (~$514/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodrow Wilson - Phase I LIHTC | Long Branch | 0.8 km |
| Woodrow Wilson Phase Ii LIHTC | Long Branch | 0.8 km |
| Woodrow Wilson Home Phase Iii LIHTC | Long Branch | 0.8 km |
| Woodrow Wilson Ph. Iii LIHTC | Long Branch | 0.8 km |
| Woodrow Wilson Phase Iii LIHTC | Long Branch | 0.8 km |
| Woodrow Wilson Phase Iii #1310 LIHTC | Long Branch | 0.8 km |
| Woodrow Wilson Homes Ii Public Housing | Long Branch | 0.8 km |
| Litc#07907 Garfield Court - Phase I LIHTC | Long Branch | 1.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in West Long Branch
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Peter Cooper Village have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Peter Cooper Village?
Residents report average rents near $514/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 Peter Cooper Village?
Contact the management office at 200 Forest St in West Long Branch. 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.