Swanton School Senior Housing — Income-Restricted Housing in Burlington, VT 05402
Swanton School Senior Housing, Swanton, VT 05402
22 units · 1 BR
How to apply
- Managed by Champlain Housing Trust. USDA does not publish a phone number for this property.
- Find contact info on USDA's Multifamily Housing programs page.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 2000
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 22 1 bedroom
- USDA rental assistance
- 22 units (tenant pays about 30% of income)
- Accessible units
- 3
- Managed by
- Champlain Housing Trust
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- Several buildings — call for addresses
Rents and income limits in 05402
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,240/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $89,600/yr
Income limits (2026)
Burlington-South Burlington, VT area · median family income $123,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $26,200 | $43,650 | $69,850 |
| 2 | $29,950 | $49,900 | $79,800 |
| 3 | $33,700 | $56,150 | $89,800 |
| 4 | $37,400 | $62,350 | $99,750 |
| 5 | $40,400 | $67,350 | $107,750 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $72,350 | $115,750 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $77,350 | $123,700 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $82,350 | $131,700 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 05402 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,600 | $1,550 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,780 | $1,719 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,240 | $2,165 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,830 | $2,733 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,940 | $2,845 |
Wider area = Burlington-South Burlington, VT. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 11 nearby ZIPs range from $1,940 (05482) to $2,420 (05401).
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures). Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 05402's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 05402Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Swanton School Senior Housing?
No phone is listed for Swanton School Senior Housing. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Swanton School Senior Housing Section 8 housing?
Swanton School Senior Housing is listed as income-restricted housing in Burlington, VT 05402 (lihtc, usda). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Swanton School Senior Housing?
Public records list 22 units at Swanton School Senior Housing in Burlington, VT 05402. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Swanton School Senior Housing?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 05402 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Swanton School Senior Housing?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Swanton School Senior Housing in Burlington, VT 05402. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Burlington, VT 05402?
Most income-restricted buildings in Burlington, VT 05402 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $43,650, and $62,350 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($69,850 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Burlington, VT 05402?
For many programs in Burlington, VT 05402, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $43,650 a year for 1 person and $62,350 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $69,850 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Burlington, VT 05402?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Burlington, VT 05402, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Burlington, VT 05402 is $2,240 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Swanton School Senior Housing take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Swanton School Senior Housing has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Burlington, VT 05402 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Swanton School Senior Housing.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.