Starting in 1958, Levitt & Sons built roughly 11,000 homes in Levittown-Willingboro, putting Cape Cod and Colonial models side by side on the same streets. Much of the rest of Burlington County grew in that same post-war boom, from the ranch homes around Mount Laurel and Evesham to the older colonials near the courthouse in Mount Holly. Farther south and east, in towns like Tabernacle and Shamong, the Pinelands bring farmhouses and newer houses on wooded lots.
Across all 53 towns, the stairs we see vary a lot. A single straight flight in a ranch or Cape Cod is a very different job from a split-level or a turning colonial staircase. This page walks through what the local homes mean for a stair lift and which county and nonprofit offices can help you sort out the cost.
The Levittown-Willingboro houses come in two main types. The smaller Cape Cod, known as House A, and the larger Colonial, House C, usually have a single run of stairs, which often suits a straight rail. Straight rails are generally the simpler and less costly choice.
Split-level homes and the older two-story colonials in township cores and county-seat communities like Mount Holly and Burlington City are where curved rails come in. Landings, turns and short half-flights mean the rail has to be built to fit the staircase.
Townhouses in places like Marlton and Mount Laurel often have narrow straight flights. Walk-up apartments and low-rise buildings can involve shared stairways, so check with the building owner or association before planning an install.
Burlington County is New Jersey's largest county by land area, about 820 square miles, and it is mostly flat. Even the highest point, Arney's Mount, is only about 240 feet. That means few homes sit on steep hillsides, but many still have porch or entry steps that become the hard part of getting in and out.
Winters are a real factor. Mount Holly averages a January low near 22°F with around 18-22 inches of snow a year, and sandy Pinelands areas can drop 10-15°F colder at night than nearby towns. For exterior stairs, a weatherproof outdoor rail unit with dependable cold-weather battery backup is worth asking about.
If outdoor steps are too many or too steep for a chair, a platform lift may be the better fit. That is a question to settle during the in-home measurement.
About 17.8% of county residents are 65 or older, and 74.4% of households own their homes. For a lot of families, the real question is fixing the stairs or selling the house.
The median owner-occupied home value here is about $383,500. A straight or curved stair lift typically runs roughly $2,500-$15,000+ installed, while a local in-county move alone often costs $1,000-$5,000 before any gap between the sale price and the next home.
VA care nearby includes the Burlington County VA Clinic in Marlton and the Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA.
VA Benefits for Veterans (HISA + Prosthetics) is one statewide option to ask about. The Burlington County Department of Military and Veterans' Services at 795 Woodlane Road in Westampton can be reached at (609) 265-5008.
Start with the Burlington County Office on Aging at (609) 265-5069, 795 Woodlane Road, Westampton. Its staff screen residents and refer them to the right state, county or nonprofit program, including statewide options like Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving (JACC) and NJ Medicaid MLTSS.
Most of the county repair programs below do not name stair lifts on their published scope. Some may still be worth a call, so ask directly before counting on any of them for a lift.
A 0% interest loan of up to $25,000 with no monthly payments, forgiven if the owner stays 10 years, for income-eligible owner-occupants in participating municipalities. Stair lifts are not listed on its published scope, so call Community Development at (609) 265-5072 to ask if a lift could be written into the inspector's work order.
A grant of up to $10,000 for low and moderate income homeowners in participating municipalities facing urgent problems like failed heating, water or electrical systems and defective roofs. Stair lifts are not mentioned; call (609) 265-5072 for details.
A grant of up to $10,000 to replace heating or cooling systems older than 25 years that cannot be fixed. It does not cover stair lifts; the number is (609) 265-5072.
A free Sheriff's Office service for residents age 60+ that provides new door locks, minor home repairs and improvements that may deter crime. Stair lifts are not listed; call (609) 265-5785 to confirm what it can do.
A grant-funded service for county residents age 60+ meant to help with daily activities and independence. It is unknown if stair lifts are included, so call (267) 350-8611 to check.
A nonprofit program for income-eligible owner-occupants that covers ramps, exterior handrails, safety bars and other accessibility repairs. Stair lifts are not named on its list; call (856) 441-2740.
The county's intake and referral service for residents generally 60+ or with a disability, not a funding source itself. It is unknown if it can direct you to stair lift funding, but it is the place to ask first at (609) 265-5069.
Older adults
795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, 08060
Veterans
795 Woodlane Road, Westampton, 08060
Often, yes. The Cape Cod and Colonial models there commonly have a single flight, which suits a straight rail. A measurement of your staircase settles it.
Usually. Split-level and older two-story colonial staircases in the township cores tend to have landings or turns that call for a curved rail.
Yes, with a weatherproof outdoor unit. With January lows near 22°F in Mount Holly and colder nights in the Pinelands, ask about reliable cold-weather battery backup too.
Several county services are aimed at residents age 60+, including Assistive Technology Services through JEVS and the Sheriff's Residential Maintenance Program. Call the Office on Aging at (609) 265-5069 to be screened and referred.
Stair lifts are not named on its published scope. Call Community Development at (609) 265-5072 and ask if a lift could be included in the housing inspector's work order.
Contact the Burlington County Department of Military and Veterans' Services at (609) 265-5008 and ask about VA Benefits for Veterans (HISA + Prosthetics).
Tell us about the stairs in your home and we will explain which lift fits, what it costs and how installation works.
