Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Camden City, NJ
There are 24 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Camden City with roughly 2,251 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 24 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
Map of subsidized housing in Camden City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Camden City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Station Aka Tamarack Apartments LIHTC | 541 | — | — |
| Peter J. Mcguire Gardens Preservation LIHTC | 252 | — | — |
| Liberty Park Townhouses LIHTC | 184 | — | — |
| Branch Village Townhomes Ii LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Chelton Terrace Phase Ii LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Roosevelt Manor Phases 9 and 10 - Centerville South LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
| Westfield Acres LIHTC | 78 | — | — |
| John O. Parker, Jr. Hall LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| River Road Affordable Housing LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Cramer Hill Family #2010 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Roosevelt Manor - Phase 7 LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Market Fair LIHTC | 71 | — | — |
| Roosevelt Manor - Phase 12 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Antioch Manor - Phase I LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Cooper Plaza LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Cooper Plaza Historic Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
| Branch Village Lowrise LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Ferry Senior LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| North 32nd Street Project LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Parkside Place 1 and 2 LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| 220 Cooper Street LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| West Wynne / Church Street LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Riverview Homes LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| South Broadway Partnership LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Camden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cramer Hill Family #2010 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 75 | — | — |
| Roosevelt Manor - Phase 12 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | — | — |
| Cooper Plaza Historic Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 64 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Camden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Station Aka Tamarack Apartments LIHTC | 541 | — | — |
| Peter J. Mcguire Gardens Preservation LIHTC | 252 | — | — |
| Liberty Park Townhouses LIHTC | 184 | — | — |
| Branch Village Townhomes Ii LIHTC | 104 | — | — |
| Chelton Terrace Phase Ii LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Roosevelt Manor Phases 9 and 10 - Centerville South LIHTC | 89 | — | — |
| Westfield Acres LIHTC | 78 | — | — |
| John O. Parker, Jr. Hall LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| River Road Affordable Housing LIHTC | 77 | — | — |
| Roosevelt Manor - Phase 7 LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Market Fair LIHTC | 71 | — | — |
| Antioch Manor - Phase I LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Cooper Plaza LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Branch Village Lowrise LIHTC | 58 | — | — |
| Ferry Senior LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Camden County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Camden County: studio $1,397, 1-BR $1,520, 2-BR $1,810, 3-BR $2,170, 4-BR $2,423.
Full FMR table for Camden County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Camden 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
- Bellmawr, NJ
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- Camden, NJ
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- Cherry Hill Twp., NJ
- Gloucester City, NJ
- Haddonfield, NJ
- Hammonton, NJ
- Lindenwold, NJ
- Merchantville, NJ
- Pennsauken, NJ
- Sicklerville, NJ
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.