Luther Towers PB Section 8 Trenton, NJ
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Luther Towers is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Trenton, NJ with 101 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $359/month on average.
101
total units
95%
occupancy
$359
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 489 W State St, Trenton, NJ Map → |
| Average household income | $14,995/yr |
| Average personal income | $14,562/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 20% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 98% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 100% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Luther Towers
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 489 W State 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 (~$359/mo average here).
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- North 25 Housing LIHTC
- North 25 Housing PB Section 8
- Trent Center East 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 Apartments - I LIHTC | Trenton | 1.7 km |
| Cityside Apartments I PB Section 8 | Trenton | 1.7 km |
| Cityside Apartments - Ii LIHTC | Trenton | 1.7 km |
| Broad Street Bank LIHTCPB Section 8 | Trenton City | 2 km |
| Architects Housing PB Section 8 | Trenton | 2 km |
| Cathedral Square Housing Ltd PB Section 8 | Trenton | 2 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Luther Towers 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 Luther Towers?
Residents report average rents near $359/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 Luther Towers?
Contact the management office at 489 W State 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.