Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Long Branch, NJ
There are 33 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Long Branch with roughly 1,764 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 11 public housing developments, and 18 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $362 to $973 per month. Median reported wait: about 10 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Long Branch
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Long Branch
Section 8 apartments in Long Branch (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceanpointe Towers PB Section 8 | 150 | $416 | — |
| Washington Manor PB Section 8 | 100 | $413 | — |
| Grant Court LIHTCPB Section 8 | 67 | — | — |
| Garfield Ii Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | — | — |
| Operation Life, Inc. PB Section 8 | 24 | $471 | — |
| Monmouth Cp Housing Inc. PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Long Branch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Tws Public Housing | 160 | $392 | 10 mo |
| Hobart Manor Public Housing | 57 | $528 | 78 mo |
| President Estates Public Housing | 53 | $817 | 47 mo |
| Garfield Court Phase I Public Housing | 51 | $838 | 87 mo |
| Garfield Court Phase Ii Public Housing | 37 | $791 | 10 mo |
| Seaview Manor Public Housing | 29 | $973 | — |
| Woodrow Wilson Homes I Public Housing | 17 | $749 | — |
| Woodrow Wilson Homes Ii Public Housing | 15 | $792 | 1 mo |
| Gregory Senior Residences and Maestro an Public Housing | 13 | $362 | 10 mo |
| Woodrow Wilson Homes Iii Public Housing | 12 | $828 | — |
| Gregory Senior Residences Phase 2 Public Housing | 5 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Long Branch
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Court - Litc# 05901 LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Presidential Estates LIHTC | 70 | — | — |
| Garfield Court Phase I LIHTC | 67 | — | — |
| Litc#07907 Garfield Court - Phase I LIHTC | 67 | — | — |
| Gregory School Garrett Estates Annex LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Gregory School Garrett Estates Anx #1110 LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Woodrow Wilson - Phase I LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Litc#0918 Garfield Ii LIHTC | 61 | — | — |
| Woodrow Wilson Phase Ii LIHTC | 56 | — | — |
| Woodrow Wilson Home Phase Iii LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Woodrow Wilson Ph. Iii LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Woodrow Wilson Phase Iii LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Woodrow Wilson Phase Iii #1310 LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Seaview Manor LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Seaview Manor #732 LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
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 Long Branch
- 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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- Cliffwood, NJ
- Freehold, NJ
- Howell, NJ
- Keansburg, NJ
- Keyport, NJ
- Lincroft, NJ
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- Middletown, NJ
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.