In the towns we manage
Salem County, up close.
Section 8 · Salem County
Salem City, Pennsville, Carney's Point, Woodstown, Elmer. Smallest market we serve, but the most loyal Section 8 tenancies.
The Salem County Market
Despite its ruralness, Salem County has a sizable Section 8 renting demographic. There are multiple housing authorities located in Salem. DCA has its voucher program but there are also local town housing authorities like Pennsville Housing Authority. Sometimes some of the towns are tricky to navigate with the housing authorities because some municipalities do not provide certificates of occupancy due to their extremely small nature and part time staff. Other towns, the housing offices are run by the state DCA office adding length to getting required inspections to comply with vouchers.
Towns we manage Section 8 in:
HQS, Locally
Water penetration in basements is a problem in many towns in Salem County, therefore it is important to have functioning sump pumps and parging where you can do it. Wells are also a common sight so it is important to have a well certification with each property where applicable. The housing stock in Salem is old, similar to Cumberland County, and lead paint inspection certifications are often needed as well.
Housing voucher amounts change every year. As of 2026, housing vouchers in most Salem County zip codes fetch between $100 and $300 more per month versus market rates of traditional cash tenants. The utilities that your property has and whether you make the tenant responsible for those utilities can have a big impact on your voucher - for instance oil heat in a Section 8 home and making the tenant responsible for it can lower the total money you can receive for your home.
In the towns we manage
Salem County FAQ
A combination of limited rental inventory, smaller-town social ties, and longer-tenure voucher relationships. Once we place a Section 8 tenant in Salem County, they often stay 5+ years.
The Salem City housing stock is older, so the typical repair list is longer than in newer-construction zip codes. Addressing the list ahead of the inspection keeps first-attempt pass rates strong.
Yes. Most of our Salem County clients have 1-3 units in the county. The fee structure works whether you have one unit or thirty.
Section 8 In Our Other Counties
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