Stafford By the Bay §202 Senior Stafford Township, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Stafford By the Bay is a Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) community in Stafford Township, NJ with 84 units reporting 99% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $479/month on average.
84
total units
99%
occupancy
$479
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing) |
|---|---|
| Address | 312 E Bay Ave, Stafford Township, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $21,857/yr |
| Average personal income | $20,629/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 19% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 83% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Stafford By the Bay
Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
- Call or visit the management office at 312 E Bay Ave, Stafford Township; 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 (~$479/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Stafford Township
- Stafford Sr. LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Run LIHTC | West Creek | 0.8 km |
| Cedar Run Preservation LIHTC | West Creek | 0.8 km |
| Manahawkin Family Apartments LIHTC | Stafford Twp. | 1.7 km |
| Manahawkin Family Apartments Phase Ii LIHTC | Stafford | 1.7 km |
| Stafford Park LIHTC | Stafford Twp. | 3.5 km |
| Stafford Sr. LIHTC | Stafford Twp. | 3.5 km |
| Cornerstone at Barnegat LIHTC | Barnegat | 4.5 km |
| Cornerstone at Barnegat §811 PRA | Barnegat | 4.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Stafford Township
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Stafford By the Bay have?
Section 202 PRAC (Senior Housing). Section 202 PRAC: independent senior living (62+) with income-based rents and on-site service coordination.
How much is rent at Stafford By the Bay?
Residents report average rents near $479/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 Stafford By the Bay?
Contact the management office at 312 E Bay Ave in Stafford Township. 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.