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Princeton Housing Authority
Princeton Housing Authority is based in Princeton, Mercer County, NJ. HUD reports no Section 8 vouchers or public housing units for it.
HUD PHA code NJ027. Program type: Low-Rent. Households served: 0. Occupancy: 0%. ZIP codes served: 26.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08501 | $1,420 | $1,570 | $1,940 | $2,470 | $2,730 |
| 08512 | $1,630 | $1,790 | $2,250 | $2,720 | $3,050 |
| 08520 | $1,560 | $1,760 | $2,240 | $2,740 | $3,080 |
| 08525 | $1,720 | $1,930 | $2,450 | $2,980 | $3,350 |
| 08530 | $1,910 | $2,070 | $2,590 | $3,100 | $3,480 |
| 08534 | $1,940 | $2,200 | $2,790 | $3,410 | $3,830 |
| 08540 | $2,050 | $2,280 | $2,890 | $3,500 | $3,940 |
| 08542 | $2,340 | $2,640 | $3,360 | $4,110 | $4,620 |
| 08544 | $2,120 | $2,370 | $3,000 | $3,640 | $4,100 |
| 08550 | $2,340 | $2,640 | $3,360 | $4,110 | $4,620 |
| 08558 | $1,950 | $2,100 | $2,620 | $3,120 | $3,500 |
| 08560 | $1,850 | $2,090 | $2,640 | $3,160 | $3,610 |
| 08561 | $1,750 | $1,980 | $2,510 | $3,070 | $3,450 |
| 08608 | $1,210 | $1,400 | $1,760 | $2,110 | $2,410 |
| 08609 | $1,270 | $1,440 | $1,830 | $2,240 | $2,510 |
| 08610 | $1,460 | $1,640 | $2,090 | $2,550 | $2,870 |
| 08611 | $1,410 | $1,600 | $2,030 | $2,480 | $2,790 |
| 08618 | $1,220 | $1,400 | $1,760 | $2,140 | $2,410 |
| 08619 | $1,650 | $1,860 | $2,370 | $2,900 | $3,260 |
| 08620 | $1,470 | $1,650 | $2,070 | $2,520 | $2,830 |
| 08628 | $1,610 | $1,820 | $2,310 | $2,820 | $3,170 |
| 08629 | $1,270 | $1,430 | $1,820 | $2,230 | $2,500 |
| 08638 | $1,570 | $1,770 | $2,250 | $2,750 | $3,090 |
| 08648 | $1,940 | $2,200 | $2,790 | $3,410 | $3,830 |
| 08690 | $1,660 | $1,870 | $2,380 | $2,910 | $3,270 |
| 08691 | $1,960 | $2,220 | $2,820 | $3,450 | $3,870 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Princeton Housing Authority
1 Redding Cir, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: (609) 924-3448
Email updates
About Princeton Housing Authority
Overview
The Princeton Housing Authority operates in Princeton, New Jersey, and is part of the Trenton-Princeton HUD FMR area. It does not manage any public housing units or Section 8 vouchers, making it a voucher-only program. The authority serves 26 ZIP codes but does not report the number of households served or an occupancy rate. Its primary focus is on providing housing assistance through the Low-Rent program.
Scale and standing
The Princeton Housing Authority is one of five authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Trenton-Princeton area. Among these, it ranks fourth in terms of Section 8 voucher administration, with no active vouchers. In comparison, the STATE OF NJ DEPT. OF COMM. AFFAIRS manages 25,297 vouchers, and Hamilton Township HA manages 227. Despite having no vouchers, the Princeton Housing Authority plays a role in the local housing landscape by serving 26 ZIP codes.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the Princeton area ranges from $1,740 to $2,930, with an average of $2,224. This is slightly below the state average of $2,412. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 08542 at $2,930, while the lowest is in ZIP code 08620 at $1,740.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- STATE OF NJ DEPT. OF COMM. AFFAIRSTrenton, NJ, 25,297 vouchers
- Hamilton Township HAHamilton, NJ, 227 vouchers
- Trenton Housing AuthorityTrenton, NJ
- Hightstown Housing AuthorityHightstown, NJ
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.