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How to Apply

Effective January 4,2021:

We are not accepting any applications for our Multifamily Housing Program.

We are not leasing any apartments at this time. Please contact us in February of 2024 to check on your application status

We are only accepting applications for Burlington Homes and Spencer Brown Thomas Homes.  You must be 62 years of age or older to apply. 

 

Become a Multifamily Housing Resident

If you are interested in applying, you can: visit our office to pick up an application packet or call 336-226-8421 ext. 200 or email and provide your mailing address to have an application packet mailed to you.

HOW TO APPLY FOR MULTIFAMILY HOUSING at BHA 

3 ways to apply:

1. Online at Burlington Housing Authority Public Housing

2. Obtain a paper application at our office during normal business hours. Complete and return to our office by mail or in person; or

3. We can mail you a paper application via first class mail.

  • You are no longer required to schedule an appointment to submit an application and be placed on our waiting list.
  • All applications must be complete to be processed by BHA. If incomplete, BHA will attempt to contact the applicant/family for missing information. The applicant/family will not be added to waiting list until the application is complete.
  • You will also be able to check your waitlist position online at: https://apps.burlingtonha.org/
  • The online application is considered our pre-application and does not determine your eligibility for housing. You must complete the full application packet and schedule an interview to determine your eligibility. 

 

Burlington Homes-Elderly

If you are interested in applying, you can: visit our office to pick up an application packet or call 336-226-8421 ext. 200 or email and provide your mailing address to have an application packet mailed to you.

Click here to apply online.  The online application is considered our pre-application and does not determine your eligibility for housing. You must complete the full application packet and schedule an interview to determine your eligibility. 

To apply for housing, you must:

  • Be 62 years of age or disabled or handicapped or 10% can be near elderly (age 55-62 with disability)
  • Complete a pre-application
  • Call to schedule an appointment
  • Bring the following items/documents with you:
    • Valid (current) State ID on everyone 18 years of age or older
    • Social Security Cards for all family members
    • Certified copies of Birth Certificates for all family members (original- no photo copies)
    • Proof of income

Applications for Burlington Homes may be obtained at: 

Burlington Housing Authority Administrative Offices
133 N. Ireland Street
Burlington, NC 27217

*Appointments must be scheduled for a housing interview. 

*Please do not mail or drop off your application.

*All members that are 18 years of age or older listed on your application must be present for the interview.

Spencer Brown Thomas Homes - Exclusively Elderly

If you are interested in applying, you can: visit our office to pick up an application packet or call 336-226-8421 ext. 200 or email and provide your mailing address to have an application packet mailed to you.

Click here to apply online. The online application is considered our pre-application and does not determine your eligibility for housing. You must complete the full application packet and schedule an interview to determine your eligibility. 

To apply for housing, you must:

  • Be 62 years of age or disabled or handicapped
  • Complete a pre-application
  • Call to schedule an appointment
  • Bring the following items/documents with you:
    • Valid (current) State ID on everyone 18 years of age or older
    • Social Security Cards for all family members
    • Certified copies of Birth Certificates for all family members (original- no photo copies)
    • Proof of income

Applications for Spencer Brown Thomas Homes may be obtained at:

Burlington Housing Authority Administrative Offices
133 N. Ireland Street
Burlington, NC 27217

*Appointments must be scheduled for a housing interview.

*Please do not mail or drop off your application. 

*All members that are 18 years of age or older listed on your application must be present for the interview.