Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Freehold, NJ
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Freehold with roughly 1,281 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $476 to $479 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Freehold
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Freehold
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold Senior Citizens Corp. PB Section 8 | 163 | $476 | — |
| Elton Corner Senior Housing LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Heritage Village @ Elton Corner #699 LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Heritage Village at Elton Corner LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Heritage Village at Elton Corner#699 LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Rug Mill Families LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Rug Mill Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 98 | — | — |
| Rug Mill Seniors LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| The Crossroads at Howell §202 Senior | 85 | $479 | — |
| Wemrock Senior Living LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Kershaw Commons LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Monmouth Homes 2002 §811 | 7 | — | — |
| Bergerville Group Home PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| East Main St. PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Monmouth County Ilc §811 | 5 | — | — |
| Freehold Consumer Home §811 | 4 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Freehold (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold Senior Citizens Corp. PB Section 8 | 163 | $476 | — |
| Heritage Village at Elton Corner LIHTCPB Section 8 | 150 | — | — |
| Rug Mill Families LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Rug Mill Senior LIHTCPB Section 8 | 98 | — | — |
| Bergerville Group Home PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
| East Main St. PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Freehold
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elton Corner Senior Housing LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Heritage Village @ Elton Corner #699 LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Heritage Village at Elton Corner#699 LIHTC | 150 | — | — |
| Rug Mill Seniors LIHTC | 98 | — | — |
| Wemrock Senior Living LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Kershaw Commons LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Monmouth County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Monmouth County: studio $1,676, 1-BR $1,889, 2-BR $2,328, 3-BR $3,043, 4-BR $3,371.
Full FMR table for Monmouth County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Freehold
- 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
- Aberdeen, NJ
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- Asbury Park City, NJ
- Atlantic Highlands, NJ
- Cliffwood, NJ
- Howell, NJ
- Keansburg, NJ
- Keyport, NJ
- Lincroft, NJ
- Long Branch, NJ
- Manalapan, NJ
- Middletown, NJ
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.