Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Atlantic City, NJ
There are 63 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Atlantic City with roughly 6,789 assisted units — including 21 project-based Section 8 buildings, 8 public housing developments, and 38 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $327 to $677 per month. Median reported wait: about 31 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Atlantic City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Atlantic City
Section 8 apartments in Atlantic City (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Marina LIHTCPB Section 8 | 295 | — | — |
| Carver Hall Apartments PB Section 8 | 251 | $362 | — |
| Community Haven Sr Hsg Lt PB Section 8 | 251 | $407 | — |
| Atlantic City Townhouse PB Section 8 | 174 | $391 | — |
| Baltic Plaza #2144 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 169 | — | — |
| Baltic Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | 168 | $339 | — |
| Brigantine Homes PB Section 8 | 160 | $465 | — |
| Sencit Liberty PB Section 8 | 153 | $327 | — |
| New York Avenue Apartments PB Section 8 | 150 | $372 | — |
| Atlantic Marina PB Section 8 | 124 | $346 | — |
| Atlantic Marina PB Section 8 | 96 | $354 | — |
| Townhouse Terrace East I PB Section 8 | 82 | $425 | — |
| Townhouse Terrace East I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 82 | — | — |
| Magellan Manor Apts PB Section 8 | 77 | $371 | — |
| Barclay Arms Apts. PB Section 8 | 75 | $493 | — |
Public housing developments in Atlantic City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffries / Inlet Tower Public Housing | 501 | $367 | 31 mo |
| Stanley Holmes Village Public Housing | 418 | $442 | 266 mo |
| Altman Terrace Public Housing | 190 | $346 | 13 mo |
| Shore Park Public Housing | 158 | $461 | — |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 137 | $677 | — |
| Atlantic City Hope Vi/cfp Public Housing | 13 | — | — |
| Atlantic City Hope Vi/final Phase I Public Housing | 3 | — | — |
| Rhf 2016 Public Housing | 2 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Atlantic City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carver Hall Apartments LIHTC | 252 | — | — |
| Beach at South Inlet LIHTC | 250 | — | — |
| The Beach at South Inlet LIHTC | 250 | — | — |
| Vermont Plaza Apartments LIHTC | 200 | — | — |
| Baltic Plaza Apartments LIHTC | 169 | — | — |
| Baltic Plaza #2144 LIHTC | 168 | — | — |
| Marina Club Apts LIHTC | 161 | — | — |
| Brigantine Apartments LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Brigantine Homes LIHTC | 160 | — | — |
| Liberty-disston-school House Apts LIHTC | 153 | — | — |
| Sencit Liberty Apartments LIHTC | 153 | — | — |
| Buzby Homes Rehabilitation LIHTC | 126 | — | — |
| The Highgate LIHTC | 107 | — | — |
| Atlantic City Hope Vi LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Carolina Cresent and Connecticut Crescent LIHTC | 88 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Atlantic County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Atlantic County: studio $1,346, 1-BR $1,537, 2-BR $1,867, 3-BR $2,586, 4-BR $2,851.
Full FMR table for Atlantic County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Atlantic City
- 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
- Absecon, NJ
- Egg Harbor City, NJ
- Egg Harbor Township, NJ
- Egg Harbor Twp, NJ
- Minotola, NJ
- Pleasantville, NJ
- Pleasantville City, NJ
- Somers Point, NJ
- Newark, NJ
- Jersey City, NJ
- Camden, NJ
- Trenton, NJ
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.