How many low income apartments are in Egg Harbor City, NJ?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Egg Harbor City with approximately 412 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Egg Harbor City?

Tenant-paid rents in Egg Harbor City's assisted buildings typically range from about $415 to $435 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 Egg Harbor City?

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 Egg Harbor City?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Atlantic County: about $1,537/mo for one-bedroom and $1,867/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Egg Harbor City, NJ

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Egg Harbor City with roughly 412 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $415 to $435 per month.

assisted properties

412

subsidized units

$425

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Egg Harbor City

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Egg Harbor City

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Philadelphia Village PB Section 8	101	$419	—
Countryside Meadows §202 Senior	83	$415	—
Harbor City Apartments PB Section 8	69	$435	—
Aloe Village - I LIHTC	40	—	—
Aloe Village - Ii LIHTC	40	—	—
Aloe Village Iii LIHTC	36	—	—
Aloe Village Iii #299 LIHTC	36	—	—
Cspnj Homes 2007 §811	4	—	—
Egg Harbor Consumer Home §811	3	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Egg Harbor 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
Philadelphia Village PB Section 8	101	$419	—
Harbor City Apartments PB Section 8	69	$435	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Egg Harbor 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
Aloe Village - I LIHTC	40	—	—
Aloe Village - Ii LIHTC	40	—	—
Aloe Village Iii LIHTC	36	—	—
Aloe Village Iii #299 LIHTC	36	—	—

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 Egg Harbor 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

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