Welcome to THA
THA is committed to building and maintaining affordable
housing for City of Trenton residents.
Career Opportunities
Start a career with THA that contributes to the revitalization of Trenton’s neighborhoods.
About THA
The Trenton Housing Authority builds and maintains safe, affordable, energy-efficient housing for residents in the City of Trenton. For more than 80 years, we’ve provided thousands of Trenton families with affordable housing and the tools to help them become self-sufficient and improve their quality of life. The THA’s communities serve 1,700 households and approximately 3,200 residents.
Our Communities
The Trenton Housing Authority is comprised of eleven (11) housing developments. These developments
have close to 1,700 residences that provide affordable homes to approximately 3,200 people.
Commissioners
Gary Gentry
Chairperson
Gary Gentry has been a member of the THA Board of Commissioners since 2007, and he was once again elected Chairperson in 2023 after serving in that capacity from 2010 to 2015...
Clifton Anderson
Commissioner
Clifton Anderson is a businessman, tradesman, and community volunteer who has served on the Board of various organizations and committees in the state of New Jersey...
Cherie Garrette
Commissioner
Cherie Garrette has vast experience with business innovation, management of financial resources, and management consultant for specialty contractors and small businesses...
Tanzania S. Green
Commissioner
Tanzania S. Green better known as “Tanzi” is born and raised in Trenton, NJ...
Simon Lopez
Commissioner
Simon López is a life-long Trenton resident born and raised in the South Ward...
John C. Raines
Commissioner
John C. Raines has been on the THA Board of Commissioners since 2014 and served as Chairperson in 2015...
Jelani Garrett
Executive Director
Jelani has more than 23 years of experience in the field of affordable housing and community development...
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