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
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Elm Rd, Princeton, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $17,980/yr |
| Average personal income | $15,488/yr |
| People per unit | 1.2 |
| Moved in within last year | 5% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 84% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
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.
- Call or visit the management office at 300 Elm Rd, Princeton; 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 (~$396/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Village at West Windsor LIHTC | West Windsor | 1.7 km |
| Freedom Village at West Windsor LIHTC | West Windsor | 1.7 km |
| Karin Court LIHTC | Princeton Twp. | 2 km |
| Karin Court LIHTC | Princeton Twp. | 2 km |
| The Gables at West Windsor §202 Senior | Princeton Junction | 6.7 km |
| The Gables at West Windsor §202 Senior | Princeton Junction | 6.7 km |
| Apartments at Montgomery LIHTC | Montgomery Township | 6.9 km |
| Thirteen Titus Ave, Inc §811 | Trenton | 7 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.