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Housing & Community Development Dept.
Eric Berry, Acting Director

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OFFICE ADDRESS:
City Hall Municipal Offices
525 High Street
Burlington NJ 08016

OFFICE HOURS:
M–F 9am–5pm

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TEL: 609-386-0200 ext. 133
FAX: 609-386-0214
E-MAIL: EBerry@burlingtonnj.us

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OTHER HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISIONS:
Construction Division
Land Use Division
Landlord Registration Division
Nuisance Inspection Division
Historic Preservation Commission

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Location, City Hall, 525 High Street

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DEVELOPMENT DIVISIONS:

Construction Division
Land Use Division
Landlord Registration Division
Nuisance Inspection Division
Historic Preservation Commission
Housing Programs & Grants

The Director of the Department of Housing & Community Development manages and oversees the Divisions listed above, plus supervises municipal activities in this arena. The Department, under the supervision of the Mayor and Administrator, performs all appropriate functions respecting placement and structure of businesses and residences for the common good, including:

  • Monitor Division Budgets and Expenditures
  • Check Funding Regulations
  • Draft and Review Grant Applications
  • Complete and File Progress and related Annual Reports as required by local, state, county and federal agencies

In order to accomplish our objectives, The Department of Public Affairs delegates work among our very capable Divisions.

The Department of Housing & Community Development Divisional Staff:

Howard N. Wilkins, Construction Official, Construction Division
Henry Haughey, Chair, Historic Preservation Commission
Jim Lowrie, Supervisor, Landlord Registration
Jim Lowrie, Supervisor, Nuisance Inspection Division
William Baird, Chair, Land Use Board (formerly Zoning)

 

Programs & Materials | top of page

PUBLIC MEETINGS:
as needed for projects, grants and programs

PROGRAMS:
Affordable Housing
CHPP Free Tool Library

MATERIALS AVAILABLE:
Informational Brochures
Applications, Instructions and Directions
Public Information at Hearings and Meetings
Acquire Copies of Information from Municipal Clerk

Please don’t ask us to... | top of page

While we do many things for the residents, we CANNOT do the following, for regulatory, ethical or liability reasons:

File applications for applicants
Pay application fees for applicants
Recommend specific Contractors or Professionals for services
Complete, alter or draw / redraw plans /drawings
Make Elevation Certifications

CHPP Free Tool Library | top of page

For do-it-yourself citizens, we offer the CHPP Free Tool Library– a limited home repair tool inventory is available. Includes a variety of hand tools, but no ladders or power equipment. For more information call the Housing & Community Development Office M–F 9am–5pm TEL: 609-386-0200 ext. 130.

Improving Our Service | top of page

Improved service occurs when you remember to:

Apply for Prior Approvals BEFORE Construction Permit Application
Apply with 20-day construction project lead time to allow for Permit processing

For copies of reports and proceedings, call the Municipal Clerk M–F 9am–5pm TEL: 609-386-0200 ext. 101
To view filings of Municipal reports, see NJ State Dept. of Community Affairs
( http://www.state.nj.us/dca/ )

Basic Fees [subject to change] | top of page

Housing Code Inspections

$50

Housing Code Re-Inspections

 

$15

Certificates of Occupancy

 

$10

Landlord Registration

 

$30

Building Permit Fees

 

In accordance with Uniform Construction Code

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