Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Elwood, NJ 08217
No income-restricted buildings are listed in 08217 — here are the closest ones.
No income-restricted buildings are listed in Elwood, NJ 08217. 19 income-restricted buildings are listed nearby (within about 10 miles). These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
Closest to 08217
White Horse Supportive Housing Project
4800 White Horse Pike, Elwood, NJ 08215
0.9 mi away
4 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Harbor City Apts
301 Atlantic Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
3.1 mi away
70 units · 69 income-restricted · 2 BR
Harding Homes
Rt. 40 and New York Ave, Mays Landing (Hamilton Tw, NJ 08330
3.7 mi away
100 units · 99 income-restricted
Liverpool Estates Limited Partnership
727 Philadelphia Ave, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
5.1 mi away
18 units · 1–2 BR
Aloe Village
1311 Aloe Road, Egg Harbor, NJ 08215
5.3 mi away
112 units · 1–2 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Philadelphia Village
Buffalo & Fitche St, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
5.3 mi away
102 units · 101 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
Aloe Village III #299
1311 Aloe Vlg, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
5.3 mi away
36 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
White Horse Assisted Living Residence #1858
308 S White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037
5.3 mi away
162 units · Studio
White Horse Pike Mullica Supportive Housing
308 S White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037
5.3 mi away
162 units
Egg Harbor Twp. C. H.
209 Cordova Avenue, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215
7.3 mi away
3 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
CARINGHomes 2007 - Atlantic Co
506 2nd Ave, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
7.6 mi away
8 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Lenape Landing Associates
Grant Ave. & Catherine Street, Belcoville, NJ 08330
9.4 mi away
36 units · 1–2 BR
- 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Village Housing
4756 Summersweet Dr, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
9.4 mi away
6 units · People with disabilities
Countryside Meadows
205 Buchanan Ave, Pomona, NJ 08215
10.9 mi away
84 units · 83 income-restricted · 1 BR
Winslow Cross Creek Family Apts. Phasei #1330
242 Sicklerville Road, Winslow Township, NJ 08095
11.9 mi away
45 units
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Rents and income limits in 08217
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,920/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $76,800/yr
Income limits (2026)
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ area · median family income $97,500. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $22,900 | $38,100 | $60,950 |
| 2 | $26,150 | $43,550 | $69,650 |
| 3 | $29,400 | $49,000 | $78,350 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $54,400 | $87,050 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $58,800 | $94,050 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $63,150 | $101,000 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $67,500 | $107,950 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $71,850 | $114,950 |
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.
| Size | 08217 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,400 | $1,378 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,580 | $1,567 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,920 | $1,899 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,550 | $2,578 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,830 | $2,849 |
Wider area = Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 6 nearby ZIPs range from $1,690 (08310) to $2,240 (08215).
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures). 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 08217's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 08217Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Elwood, NJ 08217?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Elwood, NJ 08217, 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 Elwood, NJ 08217 have openings?
These lists for Elwood, NJ 08217 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 Elwood, NJ 08217?
Use the phone number on each building card in Elwood, NJ 08217. 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 Elwood, NJ 08217?
In Elwood, NJ 08217, 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 08217?
No income-restricted buildings are listed in ZIP 08217 right now. 19 nearby buildings are shown on this page. Call to confirm openings.
Is there affordable housing near 08217?
Yes — this page also lists 19 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Elwood, NJ 08217 (within about 10 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Elwood, NJ 08217?
Most income-restricted buildings in Elwood, NJ 08217 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 $38,100, and $54,400 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($60,950 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 Elwood, NJ 08217?
For many programs in Elwood, NJ 08217, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $38,100 a year for 1 person and $54,400 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $60,950 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 Elwood, NJ 08217?
There is no single waiting list for Elwood, NJ 08217. 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 Elwood, NJ 08217?
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. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Elwood, NJ 08217?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Elwood, NJ 08217, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Elwood, NJ 08217 is $1,920 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 Elwood, NJ 08217?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Elwood, NJ 08217. 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 Elwood, NJ 08217?
This page may still list buildings in Elwood, NJ 08217 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.
Nearby ZIP codes
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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