Housing Initiatives of Princeton

Assists clients with rent assistance and locating permanent housing they can afford. Provides supportive services to clients through a case manager. Services: Rental Assistance Program Security Deposit Assistance Eviction Prevention Eligibility requirements: Princeton area resident Eviction notice Financial hardship No more than 2 months delinquent Additional Information: Payment is made to landlord, must Demonstrates ability to pay monthly rent, maximum per family is $1,000. Provide transitional housing for 12-24 months to low-income working families and individuals facing homelessness. HIPCT makes available a Townhouse it owns in Princeton and a unit owned by the municipality of Princeton to provide clients a safe home near where they work and where their children attend school.
Mission Statement: Housing Initiatives of Princeton Charitable Trust (HIP) helps low-income working families and individuals in and around Princeton avoid homelessness. While providing transitional housing and temporary rental assistance, HIP equips families with tools for self-sufficiency, acting as a bridge between homelessness and hope.