How many low income apartments are in Princeton, NJ?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Princeton with approximately 616 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Princeton?

Tenant-paid rents in Princeton's assisted buildings typically range from about $396 to $408 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Princeton?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Princeton?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Mercer County: about $1,545/mo for one-bedroom and $1,950/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Princeton, NJ

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Princeton with roughly 616 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $396 to $408 per month.

assisted properties

616

subsidized units

$402

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Princeton

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Princeton

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Rad - Redding PB Section 8	197	$408	—
Elm Court PB Section 8	88	$396	—
Princeton Senior Living LIHTC	80	—	—
Princeton Senior Living #2155 LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Griggs Farm LIHTC	70	—	—
Harriet Bryan House §202 Senior	67	$403	—
Karin Court #490 LIHTC	16	—	—
Kca - Karin Court PB Section 8	11	—	—
Cifa Ii §811	4	—	—
76 1/2 Linden Lane §811	3	—	—
Wemrock Senior Living §811 PRA	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Princeton (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Rad - Redding PB Section 8	197	$408	—
Elm Court PB Section 8	88	$396	—
Princeton Senior Living #2155 LIHTCPB Section 8	80	—	—
Kca - Karin Court PB Section 8	11	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Princeton

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Princeton Senior Living LIHTC	80	—	—
Griggs Farm LIHTC	70	—	—
Karin Court #490 LIHTC	16	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Mercer County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Mercer County: studio $1,344, 1-BR $1,545, 2-BR $1,950, 3-BR $2,338, 4-BR $2,670.

Full FMR table for Mercer County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Princeton

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.