South Main Apartments — Income-Restricted Housing in Waterbury, VT 05671

36 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671

Tax credit

27 units · 21 income-restricted · 1–3 BR

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How to apply

  1. No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
2015
Bedrooms
12 1 bedroom · 13 2 bedrooms · 2 3 bedrooms

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Rents and income limits in 05671

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,780/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$71,200/yr

Income limits (2026)

Washington County, VT area · median family income $114,000. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$23,950$39,900$63,850
2$27,400$45,600$73,000
3$30,800$51,300$82,100
4$34,200$57,000$91,200
5$38,680$61,600$98,500
6$44,360$66,150$105,800
7$50,040$70,700$113,100
8$55,720$75,250$120,400

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.

Size05671Wider area
Studio$1,240$1,242
1 bedroom$1,360$1,363
2 bedrooms$1,780$1,783
3 bedrooms$2,230$2,230
4 bedrooms$2,340$2,343

Wider area = Washington County, VT. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,870 (05602) to $2,160 (05676).

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 05671's fair market rent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to South Main Apartments?

No phone is listed for South Main Apartments. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.

Is South Main Apartments Section 8 housing?

South Main Apartments is listed as income-restricted housing in Waterbury, VT 05671 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.

How many units are at South Main Apartments?

Public records list 27 units at South Main Apartments in Waterbury, VT 05671. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near South Main Apartments?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 05671 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 South Main Apartments?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at South Main Apartments in Waterbury, VT 05671. 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 Waterbury, VT 05671?

Most income-restricted buildings in Waterbury, VT 05671 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 $39,900, and $57,000 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($63,850 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 Waterbury, VT 05671?

For many programs in Waterbury, VT 05671, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $39,900 a year for 1 person and $57,000 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $63,850 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 Waterbury, VT 05671?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Waterbury, VT 05671, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Waterbury, VT 05671 is $1,780 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 South Main Apartments take Section 8 vouchers?

This file does not say that South Main Apartments has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Waterbury, VT 05671 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call South Main Apartments.

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.