Burlington County will receive a $2 million state grant to support its Housing Hub and housing stabilization programs, according to an April 21 announcement. The funding was secured by State Senator Troy Singleton and will be directed to the Burlington County Department of Human Services.
The grant aims to help residents remain in their homes or transition into permanent housing, addressing issues such as emergency home repairs, heater replacements, and improvement loans for low- and moderate-income residents living in unsafe conditions. This initiative is part of the county’s broader efforts to combat homelessness and housing insecurity.
“No resident should ever be forced to live unsheltered or without sufficient housing, and our Board has prioritized services to assist residents who are homeless and also those who may be housing insecure,” said Burlington County Commissioner Director Felicia Hopson. “Senator Singleton is our foremost partner and ally in this cause, and the funding he secured will allow our County to assist more vulnerable residents and families to move into permanent, safe housing or make critical repairs to their homes.”
Singleton said that calls from families facing housing insecurity are common. “Far too often, the calls that come into our office are from families facing housing insecurity or the very real threat of homelessness,” he said. “That reality is unacceptable, and it demands action. This $2 million investment in housing stabilization and assistance across Burlington County reflects our collective commitment to providing the support that is needed to keep people in their homes.”
Launched in 2019 at the Human Services Building on Woodlane Road in Westampton, the Housing Hub provides a single point of entry for individuals experiencing homelessness or hardship by offering services such as emergency sheltering in hotels or motels, rental assistance, security deposit aid, transitional housing placement, utility assistance, and advocacy services. In 2025 alone, more than 2,200 clients received over 7,000 total services through these programs.
Commissioner Randy Brolo highlighted obstacles like security deposits or initial rent payments for those transitioning into stable homes: “Security deposits or the initial first and last month rents often pose a huge obstacle for individuals and families trying to transition into permanent safe housing. The expense of replacing heaters or making other critical home repairs can also be a challenge… We’re grateful for Senator Singleton’s advocacy… because it will help us expand services.”
Construction continues on Burlington County’s first emergency shelter located on its Human Services campus; work began late last year with opening expected later this summer or fall. The two-story facility will offer beds for up to sixty adults along with meals; case managers will connect clients with necessary resources as they work toward stable living arrangements.
The county has received multiple grants supporting this project—including a $2.83 million special legislative grant championed by Singleton—and views these developments as essential tools against homelessness.
“An emergency shelter is something this county has needed for decades… The shelter will also provide a clear path… from shelter into stable housing,” Hopson said.
Burlington County encompasses 827 square miles as New Jersey’s largest county by area according to its official website. It includes forty political subdivisions—three cities, six boroughs,and thirty-one townships—according to county records. The Board of Commissioners consists of five at-large members with Eve Cullinan serving as administrator according to official information. Historic Smithville Park—a site featuring forests meadows streams wetlands—lies within its boundaries as reported by officials. Additionally,the Outstanding Women of Burlington County awards program recognizes local women’s community contributions as stated online,and enrichment opportunities are provided through its library system accordingto public sources.
