Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Toms River, NJ
There are 15 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Toms River with roughly 929 assisted units — including 2 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 $449 to $511 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Toms River
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Toms River
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winteringham Village PB Section 8 | 182 | $511 | — |
| Hope's Crossing LIHTC | 124 | — | — |
| Highland Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | 110 | $449 | — |
| Cornerstone at Toms River LIHTC | 102 | — | — |
| Meadow Green LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Freedom Village at Toms River LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Riverwood Chase Apts LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Willows at Toms River LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Eagle Crest #1656 LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Eagle Crest Apartments LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Toms River Family Apts LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Allies Homes, Inc. §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Preferred Behavioral Housing §811 | 4 | — | — |
| Meadow Green §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| Toms River Senior Apartments §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Toms River (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winteringham Village PB Section 8 | 182 | $511 | — |
| Highland Plaza Apartments PB Section 8 | 110 | $449 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Toms River
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope's Crossing LIHTC | 124 | — | — |
| Cornerstone at Toms River LIHTC | 102 | — | — |
| Meadow Green LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Freedom Village at Toms River LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Riverwood Chase Apts LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Willows at Toms River LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Eagle Crest #1656 LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Eagle Crest Apartments LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
| Toms River Family Apts LIHTC | 49 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Ocean County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Ocean County: studio $1,676, 1-BR $1,889, 2-BR $2,328, 3-BR $3,043, 4-BR $3,371.
Full FMR table for Ocean County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Toms River
- 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
- Barnegat, NJ
- Brick, NJ
- Forked River, NJ
- Jackson, NJ
- Lakewood, NJ
- Manchester, NJ
- Manchester Twp., NJ
- Stafford Twp., NJ
- Newark, NJ
- Jersey City, NJ
- Camden, NJ
- Trenton, NJ
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.