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Welcome to THA

THA is committed to building and maintaining affordable
housing for City of Trenton residents.

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About THA

The Trenton Housing Authority builds and maintains safe, affordable, energy-efficient housing for residents in the City of Trenton. For more than 80 years, we’ve provided thousands of Trenton families with affordable housing and the tools to help them become self-sufficient and improve their quality of life. The THA’s communities serve 1,700 households and approximately 3,200 residents.

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Our Communities

The Trenton Housing Authority is comprised of eleven (11) housing developments. These developments
have close to 1,700 residences that provide affordable homes to approximately 3,200 people.

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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.