Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Trenton City, NJ
There are 16 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Trenton City with roughly 692 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 16 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
Map of subsidized housing in Trenton City
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Trenton City
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Street Bank LIHTCPB Section 8 | 124 | — | — |
| Trenton Prospect House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 110 | — | — |
| Escher Street Sro LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Stepping Stones Commons LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Project Freedom at Trent Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Patriot Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Artisans Mill Rental Housing LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Warren Street Apartments - Phase Ii LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Lamberton Street Redevelopment LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Amani House LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| East Hanover Street LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Capstone Family Housing LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
| Hanover Street Housing LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| Chestnut Monmouth Family Housing LIHTC | 13 | — | — |
| Warren Street Apartments - Phase I LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
| Warren Street Iii LIHTC | 9 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Trenton City (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Street Bank LIHTCPB Section 8 | 124 | — | — |
| Trenton Prospect House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 110 | — | — |
| Project Freedom at Trent Center LIHTCPB Section 8 | 52 | — | — |
| Patriot Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Trenton City
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escher Street Sro LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Stepping Stones Commons LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Artisans Mill Rental Housing LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Warren Street Apartments - Phase Ii LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Lamberton Street Redevelopment LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Amani House LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| East Hanover Street LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Capstone Family Housing LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
| Hanover Street Housing LIHTC | 17 | — | — |
| Chestnut Monmouth Family Housing LIHTC | 13 | — | — |
| Warren Street Apartments - Phase I LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
| Warren Street Iii LIHTC | 9 | — | — |
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 Trenton City
- 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
- East Windsor, NJ
- Ewing, NJ
- Ewing Twp., NJ
- Hamilton, NJ
- Hamilton Township, NJ
- Lawrence Township, NJ
- Lawrenceville, NJ
- Pennington, NJ
- Princeton, NJ
- Robbinsville, NJ
- Trenton, NJ
- West Windsor, NJ
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.