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.

24
assisted properties
2,251
subsidized units
typical rent
median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Camden City

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Camden City

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported 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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported 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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported 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

  1. 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.
  2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
  3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
  4. Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.