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Governance and Leadership

The THA is an autonomous body that is chartered by the State of New Jersey and partially funded, with capital grants and operating subsidies, by the federal government through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

The THA is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners. Five of the Commissioners are appointed by the Council of the City of Trenton, one is appointed by the Mayor of the City of Trenton and one is appointed by the Commissioner of the NJ DCA. Commissioners are appointed for five-year terms.

Pursuant to Redevelopment and Housing Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:12A-1, et seq., the THA is required to employ an Executive Director. The Executive Director serves as the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners and is the Chief Executive Officer of the agency.

Darlene Weldon

Darlene Weldon

Chairperson

Ms. Weldon is a long-time resident of the THA...

Clifton Anderson

Clifton Anderson

Commissioner

Clifton Anderson is a businessman, tradesman, and community volunteer who has served on the Board of various organizations and committees in the state of New Jersey...

Gary Gentry

Gary Gentry

Commissioner

Gary Gentry has been a member of the THA Board of Commissioners since 2007, and he was once again elected Chairperson in 2023 after serving in that capacity from 2010 to 2015...

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Cherie Garrette

Commissioner

Cherie Garrette has vast experience with business innovation, management of financial resources, and management consultant for specialty contractors and small businesses...

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Tanzania S. Green

Commissioner

Tanzania S. Green better known as “Tanzi” is born and raised in Trenton, NJ...

John C. Raines

John C. Raines

Commissioner

John C. Raines has been on the THA Board of Commissioners since 2014 and served as Chairperson in 2015...

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Simon López

Commissioner

Simon López is a life-long Trenton resident born and raised in the South Ward...

Jelani Garrett

Jelani Garrett

Executive Director

Jelani has more than 23 years of experience in the field of affordable housing and community development...

Housing Authority Senior Staff

Jelani Garrett Executive Director jgarrett@tha-nj.org
Clifford Godfrey Deputy Executive Director cgodfrey@tha-nj.org
Richard Squire-Tibbs Director of Finance & Administration rtibbs@tha-nj.org
Chrysti Huff Director of Redevelopment chuff@tha-nj.org
Petrona Jerome Director of Housing Operations pjerome@tha-nj.org
Francine Nalbone Director of Human Resources fnalbone@tha-nj.org
Terrence Leggett Director of Facilities & Grounds tleggett@tha-nj.org
Ronald Glover Director of Security rglover@tha-nj.org
Kiya King-Green Director of Resident Services kgreen@tha-nj.org
Kenneth Martin Procurement Manager kmartin@tha-nj.org
Vacant Asset Housing Manager
Andrew Nwadike Asset Housing Manager anwadike@tha-nj.org
Elizabeth Mathes Asset Housing Manager emathes@tha-nj.org
Anthony Bethea Maintenance Supervisor abethea@tha-nj.org

 

 

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There are Three Ways to Apply

  • Apply online
  • Call 609-278-5041 to request an application by mail.
  • Complete an application at 875 New Willow Street, Trenton, NJ.

For more information or to check application status, please call our dedicated leasing hotline at 609-278-5041.

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Getting Started

To begin the application process, you need:

  • Social Security number of other acceptable proof of citizenship.
  • Names and dates of birth of all family members to live in household

If you need help for any reason including literacy, language, vision or other disabilities, we’re here to walk you through the process! Call us at 609-278-5041.

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The Application Process

Complete your pre-application

During this phase, we confirm your eligibility with a series of background questions so we can place you on the list for one of our communities.

Complete your full application

When you are at the top of the housing list, we work with you to confirm all HUD and THA eligibility factors. All adult family members living in household must complete personal declaration and information release forms. Then you get to meet with THA staff to review, finalize and sign your application. Once you’re approved, we can schedule your move in!

If you need help for any reason including literacy, language, vision or other disabilities, we’re here to walk you through the process! Call us at 609-278-5041.