Section 8 Housing Voucher (HUD) Applications Open for a Limited Time
Applications Accepted November 2–10, 2026
The Lakewood Township Residential Assistance Program (LTRAP) has announced that it will begin accepting applications for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program on Monday, November 2, 2026. Applications will be accepted for a limited time, through Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program is a federal rental assistance program that helps eligible low-income households afford housing in the private rental market. Participants pay a portion of their income toward rent, with the remaining eligible amount subsidized through the program.
Application Period:
- Opens: Monday, November 2, 2026, at 9 AM
- Closes: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 11:59 PM
- Apply Online: ltrap.org
Who Is Eligible?
The program is open to very low-income households and individuals, including families, single individuals, elderly persons, and persons with disabilities.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, and household income must not exceed the applicable Very Low Income limit established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Federal regulations require that 75% of new admissions come from extremely low-income households. As a result, households with higher incomes, even if eligible, may experience longer waiting periods.
2026 Income Limits for Ocean County
| Family Size | Very Low Income | Extremely Low Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $49,250 | $29,550 |
| 2 | $56,250 | $33,800 |
| 3 | $63,300 | $38,000 |
| 4 | $70,300 | $42,200 |
| 5 | $75,950 | $45,600 |
| 6 | $81,550 | $49,000 |
| 7 | $87,200 | $52,350 |
| 8 | $92,800 | $55,750 |
| 9 | $98,450 | $59,100 |
| 10 | $104,050 | $62,500 |
| 11 | $109,700 | $65,850 |
| 12 | $115,300 | $69,250 |
| 13 | $120,950 | $72,600 |
| 14 | $126,550 | $76,000 |
| 15 | $132,200 | $79,350 |
| 16 | $137,800 | $82,750 |
How Will Applicants Be Selected?
A total of 3,000 applications will be randomly selected through a computerized lottery from all applications submitted during the application period.
Selected applicants will be placed on the Section 8 waiting list, with ranking determined by LTRAP's established preferences.
Preference is given to:
- Applicants who live, work, or have been hired to work in Lakewood Township.
- Families, elderly persons, and single persons with disabilities, ahead of other single-person households.
Applications not selected in the lottery will be discarded. Lottery results will be available on the LTRAP website.
Important Information
- Only one application per household is permitted. Duplicate applications will be deleted.
- Applying does not guarantee selection or immediate rental assistance.
- Applicants may apply even if they are already on another housing agency's waiting list.
- Effective January 1, 2027, households with assets exceeding $109,797 or ownership of residential property suitable for family occupancy will be ineligible.
- Individuals with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation may contact LTRAP at 732-367-0660 during business hours.
- Visit ltrap.org/general-information/faqs for more information.
Don't Miss the Application Window
Applications will only be accepted from November 2 through November 10, 2026.
