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Emergency Home Repair Program

Burlington County Division of Community Development & Housing · County program

Up to $10,000 grant

Burlington County gives eligible homeowners grants of up to $10,000 for emergency repairs that fix dangerous home conditions affecting health, safety, or welfare.

Last verified: August 5, 2026
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Program details

How it works

Burlington County funds this program through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) money, and the County’s Division of Community Development & Housing administers it. It provides limited grants for emergency home repairs.

What the money covers

The official brochure says eligible repairs are corrections to conditions that pose an immediate threat to occupants’ health, safety, or welfare. Examples listed include:

  • Inoperative heating systems
  • Absence of water service
  • Total absence of electricity
  • Inoperative water heater
  • Stoppage of electricity
  • Defective roofing, including damaged or leaking roofs
  • Inoperative air conditioning systems, when medically required

Amounts and matching

Qualified and approved applicants can receive up to $10,000 in grant assistance.

How to apply

The brochure does not spell out the full application sequence, but it identifies the County Community Development & Housing office as the administrator and gives the program phone number and office contact information.

Timing and deadlines

No deadline, opening date, or closing date is stated on the brochure.

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