Cathedral Square Housing Ltd PB Section 8 Trenton, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Cathedral Square Housing Ltd is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Trenton, NJ with 99 units reporting 90% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $377/month on average.
99
total units
90%
occupancy
$377
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 E Hanover St, Trenton, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $15,917/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,577/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 18% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 91% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Cathedral Square Housing Ltd
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 26 E Hanover St, Trenton; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$377/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carl Miller Homes LIHTC | Trenton | 0.8 km |
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| Cityside Apartments - I LIHTC | Trenton | 1.1 km |
| Cityside Apartments I PB Section 8 | Trenton | 1.1 km |
| Cityside Apartments - Ii LIHTC | Trenton | 1.1 km |
| Litc#05906 Trenton Prospect House LIHTC | Trenton | 1.4 km |
| Trenton Prospect House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Trenton City | 1.4 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Cathedral Square Housing Ltd have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Cathedral Square Housing Ltd?
Residents report average rents near $377/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Cathedral Square Housing Ltd?
Contact the management office at 26 E Hanover St in Trenton. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.