Wesley By the Bay PB Section 8 Ocean City, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Wesley By the Bay is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Ocean City, NJ with 60 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $485/month on average.
60
total units
97%
occupancy
$485
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2419 Bay Ave, Ocean City, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $22,157/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,807/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 8% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 59% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Wesley By the Bay
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 2419 Bay Ave, Ocean 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 (~$485/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Somers Point Apartments #2251 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Somers Point City | 5.6 km |
| Somers Point Village LIHTC | Somers Point | 5.6 km |
| Somers Point Village I PB Section 8 | Somers Point | 5.6 km |
| Harding Housing §811 | Hamilton Township | 6.7 km |
| Ventnor Consumer Home §811 | Somers Point | 6.7 km |
| Shalom House PB Section 8 | Ventnor | 12.2 km |
| Margate Terrace PB Section 8 | Margate | 12.2 km |
← All subsidized housing in Ocean City
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Wesley By the Bay 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 Wesley By the Bay?
Residents report average rents near $485/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 Wesley By the Bay?
Contact the management office at 2419 Bay Ave in Ocean 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.