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1. Are there any housing assistance programs available?

The State of New Jersey Department of Community Affairs oversees Housing Assistance programs. For additional information call 609-633-0973 or email.

2. Are you absorbing in for the Housing Choice Voucher Program?

No, we are not absorbing in.

3. Can I fill out an application for the Housing Choice Voucher Program?

The list is currently closed so no applications are being accepted. The list re-opened in 2018. The list is currently closed.

When the list re-opens, it will be advertised in the Trentonian. Applications will be accepted electronically on the township website.

You will be notified by mail within 4 weeks from the date the list closes as to whether or not you made the list. If you make the list, you will be put on the waiting list. When you move to the top of the list, you will be issued a voucher if you still qualify.

4. How do I become a landlord for the Housing Choice Voucher Program?

• The property must be located within the Township only.
• Any landlord can accept a voucher.
• Landlord must first register as a landlord with the Township Inspection Division, Room 305.
• Once registered with Inspections, you must visit the HUD office to register as a landlord in the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
• If you are already in the program, semi-annual inspections will be done on the property.
• If you are registering as a new landlord, an inspection will be done before renters move in.

5. Since you are not accepting applications or absorbing, do you know of anyone that might?

Contact the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) at 609-292-8537 or Trenton Housing Authority (THA) at 609-989-7531.

DCA handles the whole state THA handles all of Mercer County. Other then that, they would have to contact the town they intend to move or look into.

6. What is the Housing Choice Voucher Program?

Previously known as Section 8.

The Housing Choice Voucher Program is the Federal Government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private market.

7. When and how do I find out if I made the list for the Housing Choice Voucher Program?

You will be notified by mail within 4 weeks from the date the list closes as to whether or not you made the list. If you make the list, you will be put on the waiting list. When you move to the top of the list, you will be issued a voucher if you still qualify.

8. When applications are received for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, is there a screening process?

No, there is no screening process. The applications are taken in order received.

9. Where am I on the Housing Choice Voucher Program list?

If an application was already submitted and you made the list and want to know where you are on the list, you must visit the HUD office in person. Proof of identity and proof of address is required.

We will only tell you if you are still on the list, not where you are on the list.