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About Burlington Housing Authority
The Burlington Housing Authority (BHA), located in Burlington, Burlington County, New Jersey (PHA Code: NJ020), manages approximately 90 assisted housing units. BHA offers various housing programs, including Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV), Project-Based Vouchers (PBV), Public Housing, and Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) units.
Currently, all waiting lists for these programs are closed. This includes the HCV, PBV, Public Housing, and RAD waiting lists. The Public Housing waiting list has seen changes in its status, having been both open and closed recently.
For a family of four, the Very Low Income limit for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA area is $59,700 per year. Applicants should monitor official BHA announcements for any future changes in waitlist status.
Other Programs
4 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
Most applicants will be placed on a waiting list. The wait for assistance can be five years or longer. The wait for a property can be two to four years.
Project-Based Program Voucher (PBV) provides rental assistance attached to specific apartments. BHA's application provides information on housing developments that have project-based vouchers.
The waiting list closed to all new applicants on August 1, 2024, until further notice. Local preference is given to veterans and applicants living or working in Burlington, NJ.
Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) properties are BHA-owned PBV properties where preference is given to elderly individuals (62+) or people living with disabilities.
Status History
Deadline: Aug 1, 2024
Deadline: Aug 1, 2024
Official Application
Contact Burlington Housing Authority directly at (609) 386-0246 to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
Contact the housing authority directly for application information.
WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING
Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Burlington Housing Authority
Check Current Status
All 4 waiting lists at Burlington Housing Authority are currently closed. Lists typically open with short notice — sometimes as little as 48 hours. The status at the top of this page is updated nightly.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Burlington Housing Authority, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $59,700/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Contact Burlington Housing Authority directly at (609) 386-0246 to request an application. Applications are always free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Burlington Housing Authority, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Burlington Housing Authority manages approximately 90 assisted housing units, and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Burlington. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Burlington Housing Authority
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Burlington Housing Authority provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Burlington. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Burlington Housing Authority are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Burlington. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Public Housing Public Housing closed
Public Housing units at Burlington Housing Authority are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. Burlington Housing Authority manages approximately 90 Public Housing units in Burlington. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Burlington Housing Authority converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Burlington maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
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What are the income limits for Burlington Housing Authority?
Burlington Housing Authority Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Burlington Housing Authority are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $59,700. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
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| 1 Person | $25,100 | $41,800 | $66,850 |
| 2 Persons | $28,650 | $47,800 | $76,400 |
| 3 Persons | $32,250 | $53,750 | $85,950 |
| 4 Persons | $35,800 | $59,700 | $95,500 |
| 5 Persons | $38,700 | $64,500 | $103,150 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $69,300 | $110,800 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $74,050 | $118,450 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $78,850 | $126,100 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Burlington Housing Authority — including across state lines.