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Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Mickleton, NJ 08056

1 affordable building in 08056 · 18 more within 6 mi

Mickleton, NJ 08056 has 1 income-restricted building: 1 tax credit. 18 more are listed within 6 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.

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Rents and income limits in 08056

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,880/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$75,200/yr

Income limits (2026)

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD area · median family income $122,700. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$25,800$42,950$68,750
2$29,450$49,100$78,550
3$33,150$55,250$88,350
4$36,800$61,350$98,150
5$39,750$66,300$106,050
6$44,360$71,200$113,900
7$50,040$76,100$121,750
8$55,720$81,000$129,600

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size08056Wider area
Studio$1,450$1,438
1 bedroom$1,570$1,558
2 bedrooms$1,880$1,860
3 bedrooms$2,240$2,216
4 bedrooms$2,470$2,445

Wider area = Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,550 (08066) to $2,360 (08085).

Census figures for 08056 (2020–2024 average): Median household income $171,389. 0% of homes are rented.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 08056's fair market rent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there Section 8 housing in Mickleton, NJ 08056?

Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Mickleton, NJ 08056, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.

Do affordable housing buildings in Mickleton, NJ 08056 have openings?

These lists for Mickleton, NJ 08056 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.

How do I apply for affordable housing in Mickleton, NJ 08056?

Use the phone number on each building card in Mickleton, NJ 08056. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.

What counts as affordable housing in Mickleton, NJ 08056?

In Mickleton, NJ 08056, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.

How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 08056?

This directory lists 1 income-restricted building in Mickleton, NJ 08056. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.

Is there affordable housing near 08056?

Yes — this page also lists 18 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Mickleton, NJ 08056 (within about 6 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.

People Also Ask

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Mickleton, NJ 08056?

Most income-restricted buildings in Mickleton, NJ 08056 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $42,950, and $61,350 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($68,750 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Mickleton, NJ 08056?

For many programs in Mickleton, NJ 08056, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $42,950 a year for 1 person and $61,350 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $68,750 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Mickleton, NJ 08056?

There is no single waiting list for Mickleton, NJ 08056. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.

What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Mickleton, NJ 08056?

Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists tax-credit apartments in Mickleton, NJ 08056. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Mickleton, NJ 08056?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Mickleton, NJ 08056, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Mickleton, NJ 08056 is $1,880 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Mickleton, NJ 08056?

A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Mickleton, NJ 08056. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.

Is there senior affordable housing in Mickleton, NJ 08056?

This page may still list buildings in Mickleton, NJ 08056 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.

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Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.

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