Bennington County, Vermont Affordable Housing
Affordable Housing programs support 530 income based apartments in Bennington County where households pay rent based on how much they earn.
There are 365 affordable apartments in Bennington County that offer reduced rents to low-income households.
Waiting Lists in Bennington County, Vermont
There are two Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists open in Bennington County.
- is currently open for new Section 8 applications.
- State of Vermont is currently open for new Section 8 applications.
Go to the Vermont Section 8 Waiting Lists page for more openings near Bennington County.
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Affordable Housing In Bennington County
View affordable apartments and waiting lists in cities near Bennington County
| City | Apartments |
|---|---|
| Bennington, VT | Affordable Housing programs support 15 apartment communities in Bennington. |
| Manchester Center, VT | Affordable Housing programs support 7 apartment communities in Manchester Center. |
| Arlington, VT | Affordable Housing programs support 2 apartment communities in Arlington. |
| Dorset, VT | Affordable Housing programs support 2 apartment communities in Dorset. |
| Manchester, VT | Affordable Housing programs support 2 apartment communities in Manchester. |
Public Housing Agencies Serving Bennington County, Vermont
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Vermont State Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Bennington County, Vermont Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Bennington County, Vermont
Bennington County features 530 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Bennington County, Vermont
There are 365 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Bennington County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Bennington County, Vermont
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Bennington County landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Bennington County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Bennington County, Vermont for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,008 and $1,232.
2023 Bennington County, Vermont Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington County, Vermont Fair Market Rent | $849 | $886 | $1,120 | $1,455 | $1,578 |
| Bennington County, Vermont Payment Standard Range | $764 to $934 | $797 to $975 | $1,008 to $1,232 | $1,310 to $1,601 | $1,420 to $1,736 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Bennington County, VT Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 32 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 895 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 530 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 28.1% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.14 |
| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
| Median Household Income | $49,573 ±$2,146 |
| Median Rent | $868 ±$54 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 48.51% ± 6.35pp |
| Total Population | 36,589 |
Population and Household Demographics
Bennington County is a county in Vermont with a population of 36,589. There are 15,636 households in the county with an average household size of 2.25 persons. 28.1% of households in Bennington County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Bennington County
The median gross income for households in Bennington County is $49,573 a year, or $4,131 a month. The median rent for the county is $868 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Bennington County, a household making less than $2,893 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 48.51% of households who rent are overburdened in Bennington County.
Area Median Income In Bennington County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Bennington County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $82,400
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Bennington County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Bennington County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Bennington County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$18,000 | $20,600 | $23,150 | $27,750 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Bennington County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$30,000 | $34,300 | $38,600 | $42,850 | $46,300 | $49,750 | $53,150 | $56,600 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Bennington County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$48,000 | $54,850 | $61,700 | $68,550 | $74,050 | $79,550 | $85,050 | $90,500 |
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