Hightstown Homes Public Housing Hightstown, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hightstown Homes is a Public Housing community in Hightstown, NJ with 100 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $642/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 34 months.
100
total units
98%
occupancy
$642
avg resident rent
34 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 215 S Academy St, Hightstown, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $27,012/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,781/yr |
| People per unit | 2.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 64% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 45% |
How to apply at Hightstown 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 215 S Academy St, Hightstown; 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 (~$642/mo average here).
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. James Village PB Section 8 | East Windsor | 1.4 km |
| Wheat Pointe at East Windsor §202 Senior | East Windsor | 1.4 km |
| Community Options Properties, Inc. §811 | East Windsor | 1.7 km |
| Birchwood at Cranbury LIHTC | Cranbury | 4.4 km |
| The Willows at Cranbury LIHTC | Carteret Boro | 4.7 km |
| The Hamlet at Bear Creek LIHTCPB Section 8 | West Windsor | 5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Hightstown
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hightstown 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 Hightstown Homes?
Residents report average rents near $642/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 Hightstown Homes?
Contact the management office at 215 S Academy St in Hightstown. 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.