Burlington, N.J., Is A Hot Spot For HUD Sales Of Flood-Prone Homes

Burlington, N.J., is increasingly vulnerable to flooding because of climate change. Between 2017 and 2020, HUD sold dozens of homes there that are located in official flood zones.

Official flood zone

HUD homes sold in flood zones in Burlington

All other HUD homes sold in Burlington

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13

413

Delaware River

City of

Burlington

130

1 mile

NEW JERSEY

13

413

Delaware River

City of

Burlington

130

1 mile

13

130

413

City of

Burlington

1 mile

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Notes

Official flood zones are defined as "special flood hazard areas" designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Click here for more about the analysis methodology.