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STATE OF NJ DEPT. OF COMM. AFFAIRS

Trenton, Mercer County, NJ · HUD PHA code NJ912

Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 25,297 · Households served: 23,097 · Occupancy: 91% · ZIP codes served: 26

STATE OF NJ DEPT. OF COMM. AFFAIRS
101 S Broad St, Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 633-6204

Overview

The STATE OF NJ DEPT. OF COMM. AFFAIRS operates a voucher-only Section 8 program, administering 25,297 vouchers. This program serves 23,097 households, with an occupancy rate of 91%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance through its extensive voucher program.

Scale and standing

Among the five housing authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the STATE OF NJ DEPT. OF COMM. AFFAIRS ranks first by voucher count, significantly outpacing peers like the Hamilton Township HA, which administers 227 vouchers. On a statewide level, it holds the top position among 79 authorities with vouchers, underscoring its substantial role in providing rental assistance across New Jersey.

Rent standards in the area it covers

The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the 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.

Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)

ZIP	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
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

Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes

Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:

Hamilton Township HA — Hamilton, NJ (227 vouchers)
Trenton Housing Authority — Trenton, NJ
Princeton Housing Authority — Princeton, NJ
Hightstown Housing Authority — Hightstown, NJ

Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.

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