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Housing Authority of the Township of Lakewood

Housing Authority of the Township of Lakewood is based in Lakewood, Ocean County, NJ and administers 1,140 Section 8 vouchers.

HUD PHA code NJ054. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,083. Occupancy: 94%. ZIP codes served: 30.

Payment standards

The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-05-01.

Area	Studio	1 bedroom	2 bedroom	3 bedroom	4 bedroom	5 bedroom
Barnegat	$1,790	$2,010	$2,480	$3,234	$3,608	$4,149
Barnegat Lt.	$1,590	$1,780	$2,200	$2,870	$3,190	$3,669
Bayville	$1,606	$1,804	$2,222	$2,959	$3,289	$3,782
Beachwood	$1,970	$2,220	$2,740	$3,580	$3,970	$4,566
Brick	$1,610	$1,947	$2,398	$3,190	$3,553	$4,086
Island Heights	$1,610	$1,810	$2,230	$2,926	$3,256	$3,744
Jackson	$1,710	$1,920	$2,370	$3,100	$3,421	$3,934
Lacey	$2,000	$2,260	$2,780	$3,630	$4,030	$4,635
Lakehurst	$1,570	$1,770	$2,180	$2,850	$3,160	$3,634
Lakewood	$1,460	$1,650	$2,030	$2,650	$2,940	$3,381
Lanoka Harbor	$1,727	$1,936	$2,387	$3,179	$3,542	$4,073
Little Egg Harbor	$1,660	$1,870	$2,310	$3,010	$3,340	$3,841

Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.

Waiting lists

Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.

Latest from Housing Authority of the Township of Lakewood

2026-09-25Notice of Audit Synopsis for FYE 12/31/2025
The Housing Authority of the Township of Lakewood has issued a notice regarding an audit synopsis for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
2026-05-01Advertisement for Bids - Re-bid Window Replacement at John J. Currey Building
The authority is seeking bids for window replacement at the John J. Currey Building during a re-bid period.
2026-05-01Notice of Public Hearing for FY2027 Annual Plan
A public hearing has been scheduled for the FY2027 Annual Plan.
2026-05-01Advertisement for Bids - Window Replacement at John J. Currey Building
The authority is accepting bids for window replacement at the John J. Currey Building.
2026-05-012026 Board Meeting Schedule
The Housing Authority has published the 2026 board meeting schedule.

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

Housing Authority of the Township of Lakewood

317 Sampson Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701

Phone: (732) 364-1300

Official website: lakewoodha.org

Email updates

About Housing Authority of the Township of Lakewood

Overview

The Housing Authority of the Township of Lakewood operates a voucher-only program, administering 1,140 Section 8 vouchers. This assistance supports 1,083 households, with an occupancy rate of 94%. The authority's combined program type integrates various housing assistance initiatives to serve the community effectively.

Scale and standing

Among the four authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Housing Authority of the Township of Lakewood ranks first by voucher count, ahead of peers like the Lakewood Township Residential Assistance Program and the Brick Housing Authority. On a statewide scale, it holds the 15th position out of 79 authorities that manage Section 8 vouchers.

Rent standards in the area it covers

The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Lakewood 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 unit 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.

Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes

Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.

Lakewood Township Residential Assistance Prog
Lakewood, NJ, 1,071 vouchers
Brick Housing Authority
Bricktown, NJ, 427 vouchers
Berkeley Housing Authority
Bayville, NJ, 99 vouchers

Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.