Burlington Housing Authority

06/11/2026

BHA Residents:

June is Homeownership Month, and Burlington Housing Authority is hosting a Homeownership Panel to help individuals and families learn more about the homebuying process.

This informative session will feature local housing and real estate professionals including Habitat for Humanity who will answer your questions about purchasing a home, mortgage options, housing resources, and steps to becoming a homeowner.

Whether you're just starting to explore homeownership or are preparing to buy, this is a great opportunity to gain valuable information and connect with experts.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, June 17
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Crump Village, 1211 Chandler Court

Please RSVP to Tracey at (336) 639-3940 or [email protected]

06/03/2026

Burlington Housing Authority will be closed on Friday, June 5th for staff development. We will reopen on Monday, June 8th at 8am.

For maintenance emergencies:

Call 📞 336-226-8421
➡️ Provide your information to the answering service
➡️ A technician will return your call

⚠️ Important:
You must stay available by phone. If we cannot reach you, we cannot assist.

🔴 What Qualifies as an Emergency?
✔️ No heat (when temps drop below 60°F inside)
✔️ No electricity
✔️ Burst water lines
✔️ Clogged toilet
✔️ No refrigeration
✔️ Elevator issues (Burlington Homes only)
✔️ Gas leak (select properties)

Some issues, like no hot water or AC, may be scheduled for the next business day.

05/27/2026

🎓 GRASPS Scholarship – Apply Today! 🎓

Are you ready to take the next step toward your educational goals? The GRASPS Scholarship is here to help Burlington Housing Authority residents succeed!
💡 Funds can be used for:
✔️ Tuition
✔️ Books
✔️ Other school-related expenses

Scholarships are awarded based on demonstrated need and available funding, and payments are made directly to your school or bookstore.

📌 Eligibility: BHA residents only

📞 Interested or have questions? Contact: Nikki Ratliff, Chief Operating Officer
📱 336-226-8421 ext. 228

✨ Don’t wait—invest in your future today!

05/20/2026

✏️📚 School supply season will be here before we know it!

Does your child have Carolina Complete Health coverage? Eligible members can receive a FREE basic school supply set each school year for students in Pre-K through 12th grade! 🎒✨

Carolina Complete Health believes education plays an important role in a child’s overall health and wellness — and this is a great way to help families get ready for a successful school year!
✅ Available for members ages 5–18
✅ One supply set per school year
✅ Requests accepted May 1st – July 31st
You can request supplies here:
https://www.carolinacompletehealth.com/.../vas/supplies.html

Or simply scan the QR code below! 📲

✏️📚 School supply season will be here before we know it!

Does your child have Carolina Complete Health coverage? Eligible members can receive a FREE basic school supply set each school year for students in Pre-K through 12th grade! 🎒✨

Carolina Complete Health believes education plays an important role in a child’s overall health and wellness — and this is a great way to help families get ready for a successful school year!

✅ Available for members ages 5–18
✅ One supply set per school year
✅ Requests accepted May 1st – July 31st

You can request supplies here:
https://www.carolinacompletehealth.com/members/medicaid/vas/supplies.html

Or simply scan the QR code below! 📲

05/20/2026

Free summer meals in Alamance County! 🍎🥪

The ABSS Summer Food Services Program provides FREE meals for children ages 2-18 at multiple sites across the county from June 15 - August 13, 2026. No registration needed; just stop by and enjoy a meal!
Find daily and weekly site information at bit.ly/abss-summer-food

For questions, contact ABSS School Nutrition at 336-570-6080.

Free summer meals in Alamance County! 🍎🥪

The ABSS Summer Food Services Program provides FREE meals for children ages 2-18 at multiple sites across the county from June 15 - August 13, 2026. No registration needed; just stop by and enjoy a meal!

Find daily and weekly site information at bit.ly/abss-summer-food

For questions, contact ABSS School Nutrition at 336-570-6080.

05/14/2026

📲 Resident Portal Available!

At Burlington Housing Authority, we are committed to making information easily accessible for our residents.
In partnership with Scott Accounting and Computer Service (SACS), we’re excited to offer a Resident (Tenant) Portal—giving you convenient, 24/7 access to important account information.

✅ With the Tenant Portal, you can:
• View your rent statement
• Check your balance and any repayment details
• Submit maintenance requests (limited to one request per day)

💻 Take control of your account anytime, anywhere!

👉 Click here to access the portal:

05/14/2026

🌟 GOALS Program (FSS) 🌟
Growing • Overcoming • Achieving • Living Successfully

Are you ready to take the next step toward financial stability and personal success? The GOALS Program (Family Self-Sufficiency Program) is here to support you!

This program is open to all BHA residents and is designed to help you build economic independence and improve your overall quality of life.

💼 Program Benefits Include:
✔️ Education support
✔️ Job training & career exploration
✔️ Transportation resources
✔️ Budgeting & credit counseling
✔️ One-on-one coaching & referrals

💰 Participant Rewards:
✨ Special savings account opportunities
✨ Personalized guidance and support
✨ A pathway to greater economic independence

Our goal is to help you move toward a future of Growing, Overcoming, Achieving, and Living Successfully.

✅ Your goals matter—and we’re here to help you reach them!

📞 Interested?

Contact:
Tracey Brown
336-226-8421 ext. 222

05/14/2026

📢 Burlington Housing Authority – Maintenance Information
🕒 Office Hours
Monday – Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Closed on weekends & holidays

🔧 Routine Maintenance Requests
Call 📞 336-226-8421
➡️ Ask for Maintenance or dial ext. 212
➡️ Leave your name, address, phone number, and details of your request.

🚨 After-Hours Emergency Maintenance
Call 📞 336-226-8421
➡️ Provide your information to the answering service
➡️ A technician will return your call
⚠️ Important:
You must stay available by phone. If we cannot reach you, we cannot assist.

🔴 What Qualifies as an Emergency?
✔️ No heat (when temps drop below 60°F inside)
✔️ No electricity
✔️ Burst water lines
✔️ Clogged toilet
✔️ No refrigeration
✔️ Elevator issues (Burlington Homes only)
✔️ Gas leak (select properties)
Some issues, like no hot water or AC, may be scheduled for the next business day.

⚠️ Please Note:
• After-hours calls are considered overtime
• Non-emergency calls may result in charges
• Please avoid calling after hours for routine repairs
• Do not allow children to place maintenance calls

✅ Help us serve you better by providing accurate information and using the correct process!

04/28/2026

Our online application portal is down. Please contact us at (336)226-8421 or visit our office at 133 N. Ireland Street, Burlington to pick up a paper application.

04/04/2026

“What started as a class assignment quickly turned into a passion project in which we were actively working with Burlington Homes members to address community needs. (We) genuinely cared about the outcome, so it didn’t feel like homework, and getting to meet the residents once the grant was awarded was the cherry on top.” -Izzy Greenstein '26

Students in Elon University’s Human Service Studies program recently awarded a $2,000 grant to support the creation of a wellness space for residents at Burlington Homes, a subsidized senior housing community that is part of the Burlington Housing Authority.
Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4t4rkOJ