Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Vermont
484 affordable buildingsin 113 cities and towns
Vermont has 484 income-restricted buildings in 113 cities and towns — Burlington has the most on this list (51). Pick a city for the map and phone numbers. These are HUD, USDA, and tax-credit records — not a vacancy list.
Cities with the most buildings
All cities and towns
- Burlington (51)
- Brattleboro (30)
- Rutland (22)
- Montpelier (17)
- Middlebury (16)
- Saint Albans (16)
- Bennington (15)
- South Burlington (15)
- White River Junction (13)
- Saint Johnsbury (12)
- Newport (9)
- Winooski (9)
- Springfield (8)
- Swanton (8)
- Barre (7)
- Bellows Falls (7)
- Hardwick (7)
- Manchester Center (7)
- Morrisville (7)
- Brandon (6)
- Colchester (6)
- Essex Junction (6)
- Randolph (6)
- Vergennes (6)
- Bradford (5)
- Lyndonville (5)
- Waterbury (5)
- Williston (5)
- Windsor (5)
- Alburgh (4)
- Fair Haven (4)
- Hartford (4)
- Johnson (4)
- Ludlow (4)
- Poultney (4)
- Richford (4)
- Stowe (4)
- Barton (3)
- Bristol (3)
- Castleton (3)
- Chester (3)
- Derby Line (3)
- Enosburg Falls (3)
- Groton (3)
- Hinesburg (3)
- Richmond (3)
- Shelburne (3)
- Vernon (3)
- Wells River (3)
- West Burke (3)
- West Rutland (3)
- Arlington (2)
- Bethel (2)
- Grand Isle (2)
- Island Pond (2)
- Jeffersonville (2)
- Milton (2)
- North Bennington (2)
- Northfield (2)
- Norwich (2)
- Putney (2)
- Saxtons River (2)
- Townshend (2)
- Waitsfield (2)
- West Dover (2)
- Wilder (2)
- Williamstown (2)
- Woodstock (2)
- Bridgewater (1)
- Cabot (1)
- Canaan (1)
- Chelsea (1)
- Derby (1)
- East Barre (1)
- East Dorset (1)
- Fairfax (1)
- Fairfield (1)
- Franklin (1)
- Gilman (1)
- Glover (1)
- Greensboro (1)
- Hancock (1)
- Irasburg (1)
- Jericho (1)
- Jonesville (1)
- Lyndon (1)
- Marshfield (1)
- Moretown (1)
- Newbury (1)
- North Troy (1)
- Orleans (1)
- Peacham (1)
- Pittsford (1)
- Plainfield (1)
- Proctor (1)
- Proctorsville (1)
- Quechee (1)
- Randolph Center (1)
- Readsboro (1)
- Rochester (1)
- Shaftsbury (1)
- Sheldon Springs (1)
- South Barre (1)
- South Hero (1)
- South Londonderry (1)
- South Royalton (1)
- South Ryegate (1)
- Wallingford (1)
- Warren (1)
- Washington (1)
- Waterbury Center (1)
- Westminster (1)
- Whitingham (1)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there affordable housing in Vermont?
Yes — this directory lists 484 income-restricted buildings across 113 Vermont cities and towns: tax-credit, public housing, Section 8, senior, and USDA rural rentals. Lists do not show vacancies.
Which cities in Vermont have affordable housing?
Every Vermont city and town with listed buildings is on this page. Cities with the most listed buildings include Burlington, Brattleboro, Rutland, Montpelier, Middlebury. Open a city for the map, ZIP codes, and phone numbers.
How do I find Section 8 housing in Vermont?
Pick a city, then use the Section 8 filter on the results. That shows project-based Section 8 buildings. For a Housing Choice Voucher, apply with the local housing authority and estimate rent share on the Section 8 calculator. Search by ZIP if you already know it.
Do Vermont affordable housing lists show vacancies?
No. VT building lists on this site come from HUD and USDA files. Call each property or housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
People Also Ask
How do I apply for low-income housing in Vermont?
Search a Vermont ZIP or city, open a building, and call the number. Public housing applications go to the housing authority. Project-based Section 8 and tax-credit apartments take applications at the building or its manager. Voucher waitlists are separate.
What is the income limit for affordable housing in Vermont?
HUD sets income limits by metro or county, not one number for all of Vermont. Open a ZIP page for the current 30% / 50% / 80% table for that area. Limits change each fiscal year.
How long is the Section 8 waiting list in Vermont?
Vermont has many housing authorities, each with its own voucher and public housing lists. Some stay closed for years. This site does not publish a statewide wait time. Call the authority that serves your city, or start from a ZIP page.
Can I use Section 8 in any VT city?
A Housing Choice Voucher is often portable after you lease up, but you still apply with a housing authority that has an open list. Project-based Section 8 stays with a specific building. Use this directory to find those buildings by city or ZIP.