Elm Court PB Section 8 Princeton, NJ

Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025

Elm Court is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Princeton, NJ with 88 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $396/month on average.

88
total units
95%
occupancy
$396
avg resident rent
reported wait

Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)

Program(s)Project-Based Section 8
Address300 Elm Rd, Princeton, NJ Map →
Average household income$17,980/yr
Average personal income$15,488/yr
People per unit1.2
Moved in within last year5%
Households below 30% AMI84%
Households below 50% AMI99%
One-bedroom share100%

How to apply at Elm Court

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.

  1. Call or visit the management office at 300 Elm Rd, Princeton; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
  2. Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
  3. Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
  4. Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$396/mo average here).

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The Gables at West Windsor §202 SeniorPrinceton Junction6.7 km
The Gables at West Windsor §202 SeniorPrinceton Junction6.7 km
Apartments at Montgomery LIHTCMontgomery Township6.9 km
Thirteen Titus Ave, Inc §811Trenton7 km

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Frequently asked questions

What kind of subsidy does Elm Court 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 Elm Court?
Residents report average rents near $396/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 Elm Court?
Contact the management office at 300 Elm Rd in Princeton. 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.

Figures from HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households (FY2025) and/or LIHTC database (2024); administrative averages that may lag current conditions. Equal Housing Opportunity. This site is not affiliated with HUD or the property owner.