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Burlington Housing Authority

Name: Burlington Housing Authority
Address: 800 Walnut St, Burlington, NJ, 08016, US
Telephone: 6093860246

800 Walnut St, Burlington, NJ, 08016

Information verified June 19, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 9 hr ago

About This Property

Burlington Housing Authority operates 90 units of public housing in Burlington, NJ. Both the public housing waitlist and Section 8 waitlist are currently closed. The property is managed by the local housing authority.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Closes August 1, 2024

Apply: In-person

The waiting list will close to new applicants on August 1, 2024. Applicants are given an application on a scheduled Application/Registration day and must return it to the BHA office. Preferences were not confirmed when the waitlist last closed in 2022.

Last verified June 18, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

Apply: Multiple

As there are a limited number of Housing Choice Vouchers available, 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.

Last verified March 6, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated June 19, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

Fair Market Rent - Burlington County, NJ

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$1,303
1 Bedroom	$1,451
2 Bedroom	$1,737
3 Bedroom	$2,100
4 Bedroom	$2,422

Income Limits - Burlington County, NJ

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $19,850
Very Low (50%): $33,100
Low (80%): $52,950

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $22,700
Very Low (50%): $37,800
Low (80%): $60,500

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $25,550
Very Low (50%): $42,550
Low (80%): $68,050

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $28,350
Very Low (50%): $47,250
Low (80%): $75,600

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $51,050
Low (80%): $81,650

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $54,850
Low (80%): $87,700

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $58,600
Low (80%): $93,750

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $62,400
Low (80%): $99,800

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$19,850	$33,100	$52,950
2 Persons	$22,700	$37,800	$60,500
3 Persons	$25,550	$42,550	$68,050
4 Persons	$28,350	$47,250	$75,600
5 Persons	$31,040	$51,050	$81,650
6 Persons	$35,580	$54,850	$87,700
7 Persons	$40,120	$58,600	$93,750
8 Persons	$44,660	$62,400	$99,800

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Burlington, NJ?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Burlington County, NJ is: $1303 (Studio), $1451 (1BR), $1737 (2BR), $2100 (3BR), $2422 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Burlington Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Burlington Housing Authority have?+

Burlington Housing Authority has a total of 90 housing units.

How do I apply for housing at Burlington Housing Authority?+

Burlington Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 6093860246, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

Is there a waitlist for Burlington Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Burlington County, NJ?+

For a 4-person household in Burlington County, NJ, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $28,350, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $47,250, Low Income (80% AMI): $75,600. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

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