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

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Egg Harbor Township with approximately 418 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 Township?

Most assisted households in Egg Harbor Township pay roughly 30% of adjusted income toward rent under federal programs.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Egg Harbor Township?

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 Township?

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 Township, NJ

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Egg Harbor Township with roughly 418 assisted units — including 0 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

assisted properties

418

subsidized units

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typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Egg Harbor Township

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Egg Harbor Township

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Egg Harbor Hotel Conversion Aka Atrium Apartments LIHTC	86	—	—
Egg Harbor Hotel Conservation LIHTC	84	—	—
Egg Harbor Ii Aka Atrium Apartments at Egg Harbor LIHTC	84	—	—
Egg Harbor Township Family LIHTC	76	—	—
2720 Fire Road Apartments Ii LIHTC	60	—	—
Atlantic County Ilc §811	10	—	—
Cht Vision §811	10	—	—
Caring Homes 2004 §811	8	—	—
Egg Harbor Township Family §811 PRA	0	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Egg Harbor Township

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
Egg Harbor Hotel Conversion Aka Atrium Apartments LIHTC	86	—	—
Egg Harbor Hotel Conservation LIHTC	84	—	—
Egg Harbor Ii Aka Atrium Apartments at Egg Harbor LIHTC	84	—	—
Egg Harbor Township Family LIHTC	76	—	—
2720 Fire Road Apartments Ii LIHTC	60	—	—

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 Township

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.