Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Asbury Park, NJ
There are 36 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Asbury Park with roughly 2,449 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 5 public housing developments, and 26 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $361 to $636 per month. Median reported wait: about 35 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Asbury Park
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Asbury Park
Section 8 apartments in Asbury Park (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 347 | — | — |
| Phillips Seaview Towers PB Section 8 | 220 | $434 | — |
| Stephen Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 90 | $533 | — |
| Vita Gardens Apartments PB Section 8 | 76 | $503 | — |
| Holly House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 42 | $468 | — |
Public housing developments in Asbury Park
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr E a Robinson Towers Public Housing | 105 | $382 | 35 mo |
| Lincoln Village Public Housing | 63 | $597 | 42 mo |
| Charles Lumley Homes Public Housing | 60 | $361 | — |
| Washington Village Public Housing | 59 | $636 | 35 mo |
| Comstock Court Public Housing | 50 | $404 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Asbury Park
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Harrison LIHTC | 754 | — | — |
| Asbury Park Gardens LIHTC | 170 | — | — |
| Boston Way Village LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Boston Way Village LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| The Renaissance LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Holly House Apartments LIHTC | 41 | — | — |
| Center House LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Parkcrest Apts LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
| 614 2nd Avenue LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
| 1228-1230 Monroe Avenue LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| 1300 Mattison Avenue LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| Mattison Arms LIHTC | 5 | — | — |
| 705 Fourth Ave LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 705 Fourth Avenue LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| 1284 Washington Avenue LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Monmouth County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Monmouth County: studio $1,676, 1-BR $1,889, 2-BR $2,328, 3-BR $3,043, 4-BR $3,371.
Full FMR table for Monmouth County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Asbury Park
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Aberdeen, NJ
- Asbury Park City, NJ
- Atlantic Highlands, NJ
- Cliffwood, NJ
- Freehold, NJ
- Howell, NJ
- Keansburg, NJ
- Keyport, NJ
- Lincroft, NJ
- Long Branch, NJ
- Manalapan, NJ
- Middletown, NJ
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.