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.
Map of subsidized housing in Burlington
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Burlington
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported 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 →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported 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 →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported 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 →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported 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
- 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.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Bordentown, NJ
- Browns Mills, NJ
- Delanco, NJ
- Delran, NJ
- Evesham, NJ
- Florence, NJ
- Lumberton, NJ
- Maple Shade, NJ
- Marlton, NJ
- Medford, NJ
- Medford Twp., NJ
- Moorestown, NJ
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.