Donnelly Homes Public Housing Trenton, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Donnelly Homes is a Public Housing community in Trenton, NJ with 375 units reporting 51% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $500/month on average.
375
total units
51%
occupancy
$500
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 826 Southard St, Trenton, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $22,785/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,387/yr |
| People per unit | 2.2 |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 90% |
| One-bedroom share | 18% |
How to apply at Donnelly Homes
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 826 Southard 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 (~$500/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Trenton
- Josephson Apts Public Housing
- South Village I and Ii LIHTC
- Wilson Hms Public Housing
- Prospect Village Public Housing
- Oakland Park Apartments PB Section 8
- Trent Center West LIHTC
- North 25 Housing LIHTC
- North 25 Housing PB Section 8
- Trent Center East LIHTC
- Carl Miller Homes LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Litc#05906 Trenton Prospect House LIHTC | Trenton | 0.8 km |
| Trenton Prospect House LIHTCPB Section 8 | Trenton City | 0.8 km |
| Cityside 2 PB Section 8 | Trenton | 0.8 km |
| Escher Sro Project, Lp PB Section 8 | Trenton | 0.8 km |
| Escher Street Sro #304 LIHTC | Trenton | 0.8 km |
| Escher Street Sro LIHTC | Trenton City | 0.8 km |
| Broad Street Bank LIHTCPB Section 8 | Trenton City | 1.1 km |
| Architects Housing PB Section 8 | Trenton | 1.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Trenton
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Donnelly Homes have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Donnelly Homes?
Residents report average rents near $500/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 Donnelly Homes?
Contact the management office at 826 Southard 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.