Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Burlington, NJ

There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Burlington with roughly 609 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $396 to $590 per month. Median reported wait: about 16 months.

10
assisted properties
609
subsidized units
$493
typical rent
16 mo
median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Burlington

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Burlington

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Burlington Manor Apts. PB Section 8 125$437
Col Edward B Stone Villa Public Housing 90$590 16 mo
The Place at Burlington LIHTC 84
Project Freedom at Historic Roebling LIHTC 72
Bccap Senior Housing §202 Senior 71$396
Apartments at the Mill LIHTC 65
West Electronic LIHTCPB Section 8 36
West Electronics Building LIHTC 36
Metropolitan Inn LIHTCPB Section 8 16
Roebling Village Inn Afford. Housing #447 LIHTC 14

Section 8 apartments in Burlington (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Burlington Manor Apts. PB Section 8 125$437
West Electronic LIHTCPB Section 8 36
Metropolitan Inn LIHTCPB Section 8 16

Public housing developments in Burlington

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Col Edward B Stone Villa Public Housing 90$590 16 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Burlington

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
The Place at Burlington LIHTC 84
Project Freedom at Historic Roebling LIHTC 72
Apartments at the Mill LIHTC 65
West Electronics Building LIHTC 36
Roebling Village Inn Afford. Housing #447 LIHTC 14

Voucher rent limits: Burlington County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Burlington County: studio $1,397, 1-BR $1,520, 2-BR $1,810, 3-BR $2,170, 4-BR $2,423.

Full FMR table for Burlington County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Burlington

  1. Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
  2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
  3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
  4. Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.