Construction Division
Land Use Division
Landlord Registration Division
Code Enforcement Division
Historic Preservation Commission
Housing Programs/Authorities
The Director of the Department of Housing & Community Development manages and oversees the Divisions listed above, plus supervises municipal activities in this arena. The Department, under the supervision of the Mayor and Administrator, performs all appropriate functions respecting placement and structure of businesses and residences for the common good, including:
- Monitor Division Budgets and Expenditures
- Check Funding Regulations
- Draft and Review Grant Applications
- Complete and File Progress and related Annual Reports as required by local, state, county and federal agencies
In order to accomplish our objectives, The Department of Housing & Community Development delegates work among our very capable Divisions.
The Department of Housing & Community Development Department Divisional Staff:
William Harris, Director. Housing & Community Development Dept.
Ross Kownatsky, Construction Official, Construction Division
Chancellor VanSciver, Chair, Historic Preservation Commission
Ross Kownatsky, Supervisor, Landlord Registration
Ross Kownatsky, Chief, Code Enforcement Inspection Division
Claudine Conaway, Chair, Land Use Board (formerly Zoning)
as needed for projects, grants and programs
PROGRAMS:
Affordable Housing
NJ Dept. of Community Affairs
Burlington Housing Authority
CHPP Free Tool Library (see below)
Economic Redevelopment: The Burlington County River Route
Homeowner's Insurance Evaluation Tools
Home Repair Loans & Grants (Flyer)
Low-Income/Senior Home Repair Loans/Grants
Informational Brochures
Applications, Instructions and Directions
Public Information at Hearings and Meetings
Acquire Copies of Information from Municipal Clerk
City Zoning Ordinance
City Zoning Map
2010 Master Plan
Burlington Redevelopment Areas
Burlington Historic District Map
While we do many things for the residents, we CANNOT do the following, for regulatory, ethical or liability reasons:
File applications for applicants
Pay application fees for applicants
Recommend specific Contractors or Professionals for services
Complete, alter or draw / redraw plans /drawings
Make Elevation Certifications
For do-it-yourself citizens, we offer the CHPP Free Tool Library– a limited home repair tool inventory is available. Includes a variety of hand tools, but no ladders or power equipment. For more information call the Housing & Community Development Office M–F 9am–5pm TEL: 609-386-0200 ext. 133.
Improved service occurs when you remember to:
Apply for Prior Approvals BEFORE Construction Permit Application
Apply with 20-day construction project lead time to allow for Permit processing
For copies of reports and proceedings, call the Municipal Clerk M–F 9am–5pm TEL: 609-386-0200 ext. 101
To view filings of Municipal reports, see NJ State Dept. of Community Affairs
( http://www.state.nj.us/dca/ )
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Housing Code Inspections
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$50
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Housing Code Re-Inspections
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$15
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Certificates of Occupancy
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$10
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Landlord Registration
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$30
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Building Permit Fees
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In accordance with Uniform Construction Code
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