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Bridgeton Housing Authority

Name: Bridgeton Housing Authority
Address: 110 E Commerce St, Bridgeton, NJ, 08302, US
Telephone: 8564514454

110 E Commerce St, Bridgeton, NJ, 08302

Information verified May 29, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 12 hr ago

About This Property

Bridgeton Housing Authority operates 651 units of public housing in Bridgeton, New Jersey, in Cumberland County. The authority currently maintains closed waitlists for both its public housing and Section 8 assistance programs. Interested applicants can contact the housing authority directly for information about future availability and application procedures.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Apply: Online

The waitlist is currently open for the Highrise building, while other Bridgeton Housing Authority public housing properties remain closed. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities, and declining two invitations will purge an application.

Last verified April 1, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. Applicants can create an online profile for future applications.

Last verified February 6, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated May 29, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

651

Fair Market Rent - Cumberland County, NJ

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$1,186
1 Bedroom	$1,216
2 Bedroom	$1,545
3 Bedroom	$2,043
4 Bedroom	$2,112

Income Limits - Cumberland County, NJ

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $16,200
Very Low (50%): $26,950
Low (80%): $43,150

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $18,500
Very Low (50%): $30,800
Low (80%): $49,300

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $34,650
Low (80%): $55,450

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $38,500
Low (80%): $61,600

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $41,600
Low (80%): $66,550

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $44,700
Low (80%): $71,500

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $47,750
Low (80%): $76,400

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $50,850
Low (80%): $81,350

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$16,200	$26,950	$43,150
2 Persons	$18,500	$30,800	$49,300
3 Persons	$21,960	$34,650	$55,450
4 Persons	$26,500	$38,500	$61,600
5 Persons	$31,040	$41,600	$66,550
6 Persons	$35,580	$44,700	$71,500
7 Persons	$40,120	$47,750	$76,400
8 Persons	$44,660	$50,850	$81,350

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Bridgeton, NJ?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Cumberland County, NJ is: $1186 (Studio), $1216 (1BR), $1545 (2BR), $2043 (3BR), $2112 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Bridgeton Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Bridgeton Housing Authority have?+

Bridgeton Housing Authority has a total of 651 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Bridgeton Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

How do I apply for housing at Bridgeton Housing Authority?+

Bridgeton Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 8564514454, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Cumberland County, NJ?+

For a 4-person household in Cumberland County, NJ, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $38,500, Low Income (80% AMI): $61,600. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

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