Trenton Housing Authority
- 875 New Willow Street
- Trenton, NJ 08638
- 609.278.5000
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Admissions & Occupancy Office Located?
Trenton Housing Authority, 875 New Willow Street, Trenton, NJ 08638 (Administration/Community Center)
What are hours of Operation?
The office is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
What qualifies me as an applicant?
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
Note:- Emancipated minor who qualify under State law will be recognized as head of household if there is a court order recognizing them as an emancipated minor.
- Persons who are married are legally recognized as adults under state law.
- Heads of household where at least one member of the household is either a citizen or an eligible non-citizen. (Note: The qualifying factors of eligibility will not be verified until the family is in a position on the waiting list to be offered a housing unit.)
Can I re-apply if I owe a balance from previous tenancy?
Previous outstanding debts to this THA resulting from a previous tenancy in the public housing program should be paid in full prior to admission. No payment Agreement will be accepted.
What credentials are required then I fill out an application?
- Social Security cards for head of household and all family members age 6 or older, or will provide written verification that they do not have social security card.
- Birth Certificates for head of household and all other family members.
- Eligible immigrants must produce credentials i.e. Green Cards, etc.
How do you determine what size apartment families require?
- Head of household and spouse (or significant other) share a bedroom.
- Two sons or two daughters who are less than 17 years of age may share a bedroom.
- Parents have separate bedroom from children of the opposite sex who are more than five (5) years of age.
- Whenever possible, no more than two (2) persons are to occupy one (1) bedroom.
What are some reasons an application will be withdrawn from the wait list?
- Applicant contact information i.e. address, telephone not updated.
- If not U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant.
- Drug related criminal activity.
- Poor rental history.
How long is the wait list?
Two (2) to Five (4) year wait. For larger 3 and 4 bedroom units, wait could be longer.
How does the wait list rank applications?
- Local Preferences as follows:
- Employment
- Training
- Substandard conditions
- Date and time of application
Can applicant choose which complex/site in which to live?
No. In future, site based wait list could be developed.
How much is the rent?
The following are two (2) types of family choice rents.
- Income Based rent is 30 percent of the family's monthly-adjusted income.
- Flat rent is based on the rental value of the apartment, which is determined by a market study conducted by Trenton Housing Authority.
Can tenants have pets?
Yes. There is a $10.00 registration fee; a $100.00 Additional Security Deposit for pets, and tenant must have appropriate shot records
Where do I pay my rent?
Rent is NOT collected at the manager's office. Rent is mailed to a lock box maintained by the U.S. Postal Service.
- A rent statement and return envelope is mailed to all residents on or around the 25th of each month.
- The resident is to mail the statement along with check or money order in the return envelope. (The resident MUST mail in the exact amount shown on rent statement. If check bounces, must mail all future payments in money order form).
- The checks and money orders are then sent to the bank where the payments are processed and the payment information is submitted to the THA, and the payments are credited to the residents' accounts.
- Rent is due the 1st of each month, and is deemed late after the 5th business day of the month in which the rent is due.
- Resident will incur a $30.00 late fee for bounced checks, and a $25.00 fee for late rent payments.
Latest News
Summer Camp in Full Swing!
The Trenton Housing Authority opened its annual Summer Camp for our young residents and non-residents on July 7th.
PROGRAM AIMS TO PREVENT, CONTROL AND REDUCE VIOLENT CRIME, DRUG ABUSE, AND GANG ACTIVITY IN DESIGNATED HIGH-CRIME NEIGHBORHOODS.
