Department of Housing & Community Development

The Department of Housing and Community Development manages the City’s Affordable Housing Program, participates in the negotiating and monitoring of redevelopment agreements and processes requests for the disposition of City owned property. In addition, the Department of Housing and Community Development performs all appropriate functions associated with:

  • Administering Federal and State grants for capital improvement projects
  • Managing the FEMA Community Rating System Program

Housing Assistance

Habitat for Humanity of South Central New Jersey

A world where everyone has a decent place to live.
Putting faith into action, Habitat for Humanity of South Central New Jersey brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

https://www.habitatscnj.org/services/

Single Family Housing Repair Loans & Grants in New Jersey

Also known as the Section 504 Home Repair program, this provides loans to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve or modernize their homes or grants to elderly very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards.

www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services

City of Burlington FEMA Checklist

This form must be completed by an applicant for a construction permit, submitted to and approved by the Department Housing and Community Development before a construction permit can be issued by the Construction Office.

To view and/or to print the form, please visit:
City of Burlington FEMA Checklist

National Flood Insurance Program

Most of Burlington is within the 100 – year flood zone. Protect your Family and Property with Proper Flood Insurance Coverage. The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) offers a cost-saving insurance option that may benefit property owners who were newly mapped into a high-risk flood area on or after October 1, 2008.

To learn more about the National Flood Insurance Program, please click the link below:
National Flood Insurance Program

Contact Information

City Hall Municipal Offices
525 High Street,
Burlington, NJ, 08016
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)

William Harris, Director of Housing
& Community Development

Tel: 609- 386-0200 ext. 130
Fax: 609- 386-0214
Email: wharris@burlingtonnj.us

Have any Questions?

Follow the link provided below to see the Housing Deparments most commonly asked questions.

Housing and Development FAQ

Visit Flood Risk: What You Should Know to learn more about flood prevention, risk, and insurance.

Use the link below to about the Flood Insurance Program provided by FEMA.
Flood Insurance Program

Use the link below to access, download, and learn more about the Master Plan.
2010 Master Plan

The Department Of Housing & Development Divisional Staff:

William Harris
Director
Housing & Community Development Dept.
Ross Kownatsky
Zoning Official
Fire Marshal
Jody Mazeall
Construction Official
Jackie Maxwell
Technical Assistant
Chancellor VanSciver
Chair
Historic Preservation Commission
Anthony Griffin
Supervisor
Landlord Registration
Anthony Griffin
Chief
Code Enforcement Inspection Division
Claudine Conaway
Chair
Land Use Board (formerly Zoning)

Construction Division

Construction, building and demolition permits. Timeline and application information.

Ordinances

Code Enforcement, Rental Properties, Vacant Properties, Zoning, and Fire Safety.

Flood Risk: What You Should Know

Flood risk information including FEMA checklist and insurance programs.

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