Section 8 housing Vermont

Section 8 Housing Assistance

Vermont section 8 housing program.

Programs for Seniors and Elderly

Low income families may qualify for the Vermont Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program. This federal government funded resource can in effect provide rent help to families and individuals in the form of affordable low income housing and apartments.

Many beneficiaries of the program are working poor, unemployed, seniors, single parents, and the disabled. The two main components are Tenant-based and Project Based Assistance.

Government Benefits and Social Services

Applications are accepted and processed in Vermont at public housing agencies and HUD certified non-profits, and the leading agencies to call for help are below. Thousands of families in Vermont receive housing assistance from this program every year.

When you apply, you more than likely will be put onto a waiting list, as the demand for affordable and safe low income housing from Section 8 is enormous. At certain times the waiting list may be closed, and no additional applications are accepted. However still call to check on the programs status.

Housing and Rental Assistance

When a family or individual is enrolled in the Vermont housing program, their monthly rent will be limited at between 30% and no more than 40% of their total household income, and that will cover both their utilities, heating expenses and rent.

The section 8 rental assistance vouchers can be used in a variety of rental housing situations, including shared housing, single family homes, condominiums, multi-family apartment buildings, mobile homes, group homes and single room occupancy.

Vermont is supported by a small number of public housing and HUD certified and approved agencies that run the Section 8 program. In order to apply, or to get more information on the process, call the organization that is in the town, county, or city near you as indicated below. Some offices may accept applications over the phone or in the mail, while others may require an individual to stop by the office.

A location may be able to refer individuals to additional government programs as well. Barre Housing Authority 4 Humbert Street Barre, Vermont 05641: Phone number: (802)476-3185: Fax: (802)476-3113 Bennington HA 10 Willow Road Bennington, VT 05201: Phone: (802)442-8000 Fax: (802)442-7301 Brattleboro Housing Authority 224 Melrose Street Brattleboro, VT 05301: Phone: (802)254-6071 Fax number: (802)254-5590: Burlington HA 65 Main Street Burlington, Vermont 05401: Phone: (802)864-0538 Fax: (802)658-1286

Section 8 Housing Assistance

In addition to the section 8 housing program, click here for more information and details on other Chittenden County Vermont assistance programs. Vermont State HA 1 Prospect Street Montpelier, VT 05602: Phone: (802)828-3295 Fax: (802)828-3248 Montpelier HA 155 Main Street Montpelier, Vermont 05602: Main phone: (802)229-9232: Fax: (802)000-0000 Rutland Housing Authority: Templewood Court, 5 Tremont Street: Rutland, VT 05701: Phone: (802)775-2926 Fax: (802)747-6180 Other charities and non-profits operate in Rutland and offer rent help, housing, and other emergency assistance.

Read more Rutland County assistance Springfield HA: Address is 80 Main Street: Springfield, VT 05156: Phone: (802)885-4905 Fax: (802)885-5857 St. Albans City HA 13 Lake St., St. Albans, VT 05478: Phone: (802)527-1490 Fax: (802)527-2961 Hartford HA 171 Bridge Street White River Junction, VT 05001: Phone: (802)295-9353 Winooski HA 83 Barlow Street Winooski, VT 05404: Phone: (802)655-2360 Fax: (802)655-5540

Section 8 Housing Assistance

Offers section 8 housing and low rent housing for income qualified residents.