How many low income apartments are in Cape May, NJ?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Cape May with approximately 505 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Cape May?

Tenant-paid rents in Cape May's assisted buildings typically range from about $441 to $587 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Cape May?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Cape May?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Cape May County: about $1,366/mo for one-bedroom and $1,792/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Cape May, NJ

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Cape May with roughly 505 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $441 to $587 per month. Median reported wait: about 22 months.

assisted properties

505

subsidized units

$514

typical rent

22 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Cape May

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Cape May

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Victorian Towers PB Section 8	194	$587	—
Conifer Village at Cape May LIHTCPB Section 8	90	—	—
Lafayette & Osborne & Broad St Ct Public Housing	85	$442	22 mo
Victorian Towers LIHTC	72	—	—
Yorkshire Place PB Section 8	54	$441	—
Cape May Point LIHTC	10	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Cape May (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
Victorian Towers PB Section 8	194	$587	—
Conifer Village at Cape May LIHTCPB Section 8	90	—	—
Yorkshire Place PB Section 8	54	$441	—

Public housing developments in Cape May

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
Lafayette & Osborne & Broad St Ct Public Housing	85	$442	22 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Cape May

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
Victorian Towers LIHTC	72	—	—
Cape May Point LIHTC	10	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Cape May County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cape May County: studio $1,320, 1-BR $1,366, 2-BR $1,792, 3-BR $2,396, 4-BR $2,405.

Full FMR table for Cape May County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Cape May

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

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