Rutland Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Rutland, Vermont.

Waiting List
Open Until Further Notice: Rutland, Vermont Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Until Further Notice: Rutland Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Open Until Further Notice: Rutland, Vermont Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Rutland Housing Authority (RHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open, since at least July, 2017, until further notice.

To apply, download and print the application online here. Select the "Download a Section 8 Program Application" link.

Once the application is completed, it must be mailed or hand delivered to Rutland Housing Authority, 5 Tremont Street, Rutland, VT 05701.

Copies of the following additional documents are required for all members of the household: Birth certificate, Social Security card.

This waiting list has the following preferences: Lived in the state of Vermont for at least one year; work or have been notified of hiring in the state of Vermont; head of household or spouse is currently employed, 62 years old or older, or disabled; victim of domestic violence; displaced due to natural disaster; med-waiver applicant.

For more information, visit the RHA website.

Open Until Further Notice: Rutland Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Rutland Housing Authority (RHA) Public Housing waiting list is currently open, since at least May, 2015, until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.

There are three ways to apply:

  1. Download and print the application online here. Select the "Download a Public Housing Application" link.
  2. Request an application by mail by calling (802) 775-2926, Monday-Friday, from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm ET.
  3. Pick up an application at the RHA office, located at 2 Tremont St, Rutland, VT 05701, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm.

Once the application is completed, it must be mailed or hand delivered to Rutland Housing Authority, 5 Tremont Street, Rutland, VT 05701.

Copies of the following additional documents are required for all members of the household: Birth certificate, Social Security card.

This waiting list has the following preferences:: elderly, disabled, living and/or working in the state of Vermont, employed, or a victim of domestic violence.

For more information, visit the RHA website.

About The Agency

Rutland Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 424 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

5 Tremont Street, Rutland, VT

Visit Website(802) 775-2926

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the Rutland Housing Authority?

Rutland Housing Authority serves 404 low-income households. The agency manages 481 Housing Choice Vouchers and 0 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Rutland Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 71 percent of households served by Rutland Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Rutland Housing Authority households.

How many Rutland Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 60 households and make up 15 percent of households served by Rutland Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Rutland Housing Authority?

There are 270 female-headed renter households living in Rutland Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 67% of those served by the Rutland Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Rutland Housing Authority renters?

Black 8
White 388
Hispanic 8

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Rutland Housing Authority?

There are 157 households headed by seniors served by the Rutland Housing Authority. Senior households are 39% of households in Rutland Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Rutland Housing Authority housing?

There are 185 persons with disabilities living in Rutland Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 46% of households served by the Rutland Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Rutland Housing Authority?

The Rutland Housing Authority is rated as a high performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Rutland Housing Authority

Appletree Apartments

1-30 Appletree Ln., Fair Haven, Vermont 5743

Forest Park

14 Sheldon Pl, Rutland, Vermont 05701