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Berkeley Housing Authority
Berkeley Housing Authority is based in Bayville, Ocean County, NJ and administers 99 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code NJ056. Program type: Combined. Households served: 95. Occupancy: 95%. ZIP codes served: 30.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-12-01 (Berkeley).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,777 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,324 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,720 |
| 4 bedroom | $3,282 |
| 5 bedroom | $4,241 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Larger Apartment Bldgs (5+ Units)), effective 2026-10-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $27 | $32 | $38 | $43 | $49 |
| Heating (Electric) | $32 | $38 | $47 | $57 | $67 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $25 | $30 | $36 | $40 | $45 |
| Heating | $28 | $33 | $40 | $47 | $53 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $5 | $6 | $9 | $11 | $14 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $10 | $12 | $19 | $27 | $34 |
| Cooking | $7 | $9 | $14 | $19 | $24 |
| Other Electric (Lights & Appliances) (Electric) | $37 | $44 | $62 | $81 | $103 |
| Air Conditioning (Electric) | $2 | $2 | $3 | $4 | $5 |
| Other Electric & Cooling | $20 | $23 | $33 | $43 | $54 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $11 | $13 | $19 | $25 | $32 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $25 | $31 | $43 | $53 | $62 |
| Water Heating | $18 | $22 | $31 | $39 | $47 |
| Water | $55 | $60 | $94 | $153 | $212 |
| Sewer | $26 | $26 | $26 | $26 | $26 |
| Trash Collection | $62 | $62 | $62 | $88 | $88 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08005 | $1,790 | $1,970 | $2,440 | $3,130 | $3,460 |
| 08006 | $1,620 | $1,790 | $2,210 | $2,840 | $3,140 |
| 08008 | $1,670 | $1,840 | $2,280 | $2,920 | $3,240 |
| 08050 | $1,730 | $1,920 | $2,370 | $3,040 | $3,360 |
| 08087 | $1,650 | $1,820 | $2,250 | $2,880 | $3,190 |
| 08092 | $1,470 | $1,630 | $2,010 | $2,580 | $2,850 |
| 08514 | $1,510 | $1,660 | $2,060 | $2,630 | $2,910 |
| 08527 | $1,710 | $1,890 | $2,340 | $3,000 | $3,320 |
| 08533 | $1,540 | $1,700 | $2,100 | $2,690 | $2,980 |
| 08701 | $1,500 | $1,660 | $2,050 | $2,630 | $2,910 |
| 08721 | $1,540 | $1,700 | $2,100 | $2,690 | $2,980 |
| 08722 | $2,070 | $2,290 | $2,830 | $3,630 | $4,020 |
| 08723 | $1,590 | $1,760 | $2,170 | $2,780 | $3,080 |
| 08724 | $1,680 | $1,860 | $2,300 | $2,950 | $3,270 |
| 08731 | $1,950 | $2,150 | $2,660 | $3,410 | $3,780 |
| 08732 | $1,540 | $1,710 | $2,110 | $2,710 | $3,000 |
| 08733 | $1,600 | $1,770 | $2,190 | $2,810 | $3,110 |
| 08734 | $1,560 | $1,720 | $2,130 | $2,730 | $3,020 |
| 08735 | $1,530 | $1,690 | $2,090 | $2,680 | $2,960 |
| 08738 | $1,730 | $1,960 | $2,410 | $3,150 | $3,490 |
| 08740 | $1,750 | $1,930 | $2,390 | $3,070 | $3,410 |
| 08741 | $1,670 | $1,850 | $2,280 | $2,930 | $3,240 |
| 08742 | $1,760 | $1,950 | $2,410 | $3,090 | $3,420 |
| 08751 | $1,350 | $1,500 | $1,850 | $2,370 | $2,630 |
| 08752 | $1,420 | $1,570 | $1,940 | $2,490 | $2,750 |
| 08753 | $1,650 | $1,820 | $2,250 | $2,890 | $3,190 |
| 08755 | $1,510 | $1,670 | $2,060 | $2,640 | $2,920 |
| 08757 | $1,650 | $1,820 | $2,250 | $2,890 | $3,190 |
| 08758 | $1,870 | $2,060 | $2,540 | $3,260 | $3,610 |
| 08759 | $1,290 | $1,420 | $1,760 | $2,260 | $2,500 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Berkeley Housing Authority
44 Frederick Dr, Bayville, NJ 08721
Phone: (732) 269-2312
Official website: berkeleytwphousing.org
Email updates
About Berkeley Housing Authority
Overview
The Berkeley Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 99 Section 8 vouchers. It serves 95 households with an occupancy rate of 95%. The authority's combined program type integrates both public housing and voucher services, though it currently manages no public housing units.
Scale and standing
Among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Berkeley Housing Authority ranks fourth by voucher count, with peers like the Housing Authority of the Township of Lakewood, which administers 1,140 vouchers, and the Brick Housing Authority, with 427 vouchers. Statewide, it holds the 76th position out of 79 authorities that offer Section 8 vouchers.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,790 to $2,780, with an average of $2,264. This is slightly below the state average of $2,412. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 08731 at $2,780, while the lowest is in ZIP code 08759 at $1,790.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Toms River, NJ
- Brick, NJ
- Barnegat, NJ
- Barnegat light, NJ
- Bayville, NJ
- Beachwood, NJ
- Cream Ridge, NJ
- Forked River, NJ
- Island heights, NJ
- Jackson, NJ
- Lakewood, NJ
- Lanoka Harbor, NJ
- Lavallette, NJ
- Long Beach Township, NJ
- Manahawkin, NJ
- Mantoloking, NJ
- New Egypt, NJ
- Ocean Gate, NJ
- Pine beach, NJ
- Point Pleasant, NJ
- Seaside Heights, NJ
- Seaside Park, NJ
- Tuckerton, NJ
- Waretown, NJ
- West creek, NJ
- Whiting, NJ
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Housing Authority of the Township of LakewoodLakewood, NJ, 1,140 vouchers
- Lakewood Township Residential Assistance ProgLakewood, NJ, 1,071 vouchers
- Brick Housing AuthorityBricktown, NJ, 427 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.