As of October, 2025, there are 114 Affordable Housing units currently available in Mercer County. There are 6 local Housing Authorities serving Mercer County and can be viewed in the list below along with their current waiting list status and currently available Affordable Housing units. Availability is subject to change, and we recommend regularly checking with the appropriate housing authority for the most up-to-date information on voucher availability and application status.
HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING MERCER COUNTY
State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 24138 Units Available in the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Serves the Trenton, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 24138 Units Available in the State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs...
Hightstown Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 100 Units Available in the Hightstown Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Hightstown Housing Authority Serves the Hightstown, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 100 Units Available in the Hightstown Housing Authority. These Low-income Housin...
New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agcy
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 0 Units Available in the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agcy. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agcy Serves the Trenton, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 0 Units Available in the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agcy. These Low...
Princeton Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 0 Units Available in the Princeton Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Princeton Housing Authority Serves the Princeton, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 0 Units Available in the Princeton Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing U...
Trenton Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 1495 Units Available in the Trenton Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Trenton Housing Authority Serves the Trenton, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 1495 Units Available in the Trenton Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing ...
Hamilton Township Housing Authority
Housing Authority
There Are Currently 222 Units Available in the Hamilton Township Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Hamilton Township Housing Authority Serves the Hamilton, Metropolitan Area.
There Are Currently 222 Units Available in the Hamilton Township Housing Authority. These Low-income...
Fair Market Rent
The Trenton Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Mercer County, NJ Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$1,354
1 Bedroom
$1,550
2 Bedrooms
$1,998
3 Bedrooms
$2,416
4 Bedrooms
$2,661
Income Limit
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Mercer County for 2025.
Mercer County, NJ Income Limit:
1 Person
$68,500
2 Persons
$78,250
3 Persons
$88,050
4 Persons
$97,800
5 Persons
$105,650
