Trenton-Princeton, NJ MSA Income Limits (2026)
These are HUD’s 2026 income limits for Trenton-Princeton, NJ MSA (area median income $139,800). They determine who qualifies for income-based and affordable housing — Section 8 vouchers, public housing, Section 202/811, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) units — by household size.
Trenton-Princeton, NJ MSA’s area median income of $139,800 ranks #3 of 10 HUD income-limit areas in New Jersey, where area medians range from $89,100 to $154,800.
| Household size | Extremely Low (30% AMI) | Very Low (50% AMI) | Low (80% AMI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $29,300 | $48,850 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $33,500 | $55,800 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $37,700 | $62,800 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $41,850 | $69,750 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $45,200 | $75,350 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $48,550 | $80,950 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $51,900 | $86,500 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $92,100 | $141,000 |
Across household sizes, the Very Low Income (50%) threshold in Trenton-Princeton, NJ MSA runs from $48,850 for a single person up to $92,100 for an eight-person household. The Low Income (80%) limit — used by many LIHTC and workforce units — reaches $141,000 for a household of eight. These limits apply to Mercer County.
Do you qualify?
Most income-based programs cap eligibility at the Very Low Income (50%) level, and the deepest assistance — public housing and most Section 8 vouchers — targets households at or below Extremely Low Income (30%). LIHTC and other affordable units commonly use the Low Income (80%) threshold. For example, a household of four in Trenton-Princeton, NJ MSA generally qualifies for income-based housing if it earns under $69,750, and for the deepest assistance under $41,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit for a family of four in Trenton-Princeton, NJ MSA?
A four-person household generally qualifies at or below $69,750 (Very Low Income), with the deepest assistance under $41,850 (Extremely Low Income) and LIHTC units commonly at $106,800 (Low Income).
What is the income limit for one person in Trenton-Princeton, NJ MSA?
A single-person household qualifies for most income-based programs at or below $48,850, and for the deepest assistance under $29,300.
Counties covered: Mercer County.
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Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), FY2026 Income Limits. Limits are updated annually and may be adjusted for high-cost areas.