Burlington County First Time Homebuyer Program
Forgivable loan · Forgiven over 10 yrs · Income limit 80% of AMI
Single-family detached, Townhome, Condominium, 2-4 unit owner-occupied
See details Jul 2026
Down payment assistance · New Jersey
Buying a home in Burlington County, NJ
1 county-wide program, plus 14 statewide and 62 nationwide.Burlington has 1 program that covers the whole county. On top of those, 14 statewide and 62 nationwide programs are open here. Start with your city or ZIP to see which apply to the home you want.
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Anywhere in BurlingtonAnywhere in Burlington County
1 program for every Burlington address1 program that covers every Burlington address
It is for first-time homebuyers and ask for a homebuyer class.This is run for the whole county, so a home in Maple Shade, Mount Laurel or Willingboro can use it. It is for first-time homebuyers and ask for a homebuyer class.
AMI is HUD’s area median income for Burlington, adjusted for household size. Each program publishes its own dollar limits.
The Burlington marketThe Burlington housing market
Kinds of homes hereWhat kinds of homes are here, and what the programs accept
Kinds of homes in Burlington
- 63.9% single-familysingle-family
- 14.8% townhousetownhouse
- 5.3% 2–4 units2–4 units
- 14.9% 5+ unitscondo & apartment buildings (5+ units)
- 1.1% mobile & othermobile home & other
Condos count. The one county-wide program lists condos as eligible.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Table B25024.
When Burlington’s homes were built
pre-19401970s2020+
55.2%
of Burlington homes were built before 1980. Pre-1978 homes come with a federal lead-paint disclosure.of homes were built before 1980. A home built before 1978 comes with a federal lead-paint disclosure, and some programs require an inspection.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024). Table B25034.
$122,700
HUD area median income, 4 people (FY2026)HUD area median income, Burlington County, 4-person household (FY2026)
$108,111
Median household income (ACS 2024 5-year)Median household income in Burlington (Census ACS 2024 5-year)
76.1%
of occupied homes are owner-occupied (New Jersey: 63.8%)
The two income figures measure different things. HUD’s area median income is the one programs use. 19 of the 77 programs here set their income limit as a share of Burlington County’s area median income, adjusted for household size. See the published limits for Burlington County
Free help in BurlingtonFree help in Burlington
1 HUD-approved counseling agency with an office in the county1 HUD-approved housing counseling agency with an office in Burlington County
Burlington’s program asks for a homebuyer class first. Create a free account to see who’s near you and pick one.Burlington County First Time Homebuyer Program asks for a homebuyer class. A HUD-approved counselor teaches it and can walk you through your options. Create a free account to see who’s near you and pick one.
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Counted from HUD’s list of approved agencies: active offices whose ZIP code is in Burlington County.
28 cities and placesA to Z
All cities in Burlington CountyAll 28 cities and places in Burlington County
has a program of its own
- Beverly
- Bordentown
- Browns Mills
- Burlington
- Cinnaminson
- Country Lake Estates
- Delanco
- Edgewater Park
- Florence
- Fort Dix
- Leisuretowne
- Magnolia
- Maple Shade
- Marlton
- McGuire AFB
- Medford Lakes
- Moorestown-Lenola
- Mount Holly
- Mount Laurel
- Palmyra
- Pemberton
- Pemberton Heights
- Presidential Lakes Estates
- Ramblewood
- Riverton
- Roebling
- Vincentown
- Willingboro
Burlington questions
Can I use a county program anywhere in Burlington?
The 1 county-wide program cover homes anywhere in the county. City programs are only for homes inside that city’s limits. Each agency sets its own rules, so confirm on the program’s official site.
Can I combine a county program with a city program?
Sometimes. Combining ("stacking") programs is set by each administering agency, and some do not allow a second program on the same home. Each program’s page links to the agency that can say.
What is the area median income in Burlington County?
HUD publishes it once a year; the 2026 four-person figure is shown above. Programs set their limits as a share of it, adjusted for household size, and the published limits page lists each one.
Do Burlington programs accept condos?
The one county-wide program lists condos as eligible. The agency confirms it for the home you choose.
Where can I take a homebuyer class in Burlington?
HUD-approved housing counseling agencies teach homebuyer classes, and 1 agency has an office in Burlington County. Create a free account and take the 90-second match to see the ones near you.
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Sources
Programs: Hey Prescott catalog of 2,000+ programs, each verified with its agency (July–August 2026). Market: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year (2020–2024), tables B01003, B25077, B25003, B25024, B25034, B25035, B19013. Income: HUD FY2026 income limits. Counselors: HUD list of approved housing counseling agencies. Hey Prescott is not a lender.