Affordable Housing In Caledonia County
Vermont
Waiting List Openings In Caledonia County
State of Vermont Waiting List
The Vermont State Housing Authority (VSHA) State Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications will be accepted from October 1, 2022 at 7:45 am ET, until further notice.
36 Low Income Apartment Communities In Caledonia County
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Section 8 Vouchers, Apartments, and Waiting Lists in Caledonia 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.
Households who qualify for these programs may also qualify for Project-Based Section 8, which contributes rental assistance payments directly to private landlords on behalf of low-income tenants. Eligibility for the project-based program is similar to the voucher programs, but waiting list and application policies will vary depending on the landlord.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Caledonia County, Vermont
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Vermont State Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Caledonia County, Vermont
There are 36 low income housing apartment communities offering 671 affordable apartments for rent in Caledonia County, Vermont.
Income Based Apartments in Caledonia County, Vermont
Caledonia County features 230 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 Caledonia County, Vermont
There are 441 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Caledonia County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Caledonia County, Vermont
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Caledonia County landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Caledonia County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Caledonia County, Vermont for a two-bedroom apartment is between $789 and $965.
2022 Caledonia 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia County, Vermont Fair Market Rent | $741 | $770 | $877 | $1,084 | $1,501 |
| Caledonia County, Vermont Payment Standard Range | $667 to $815 | $693 to $847 | $789 to $965 | $976 to $1,192 | $1,351 to $1,651 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Caledonia County, VT Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 36 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 671 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 230 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 26.37% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.12 |
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
| Median Household Income | $45,323 ±$1,559 |
| Median Rent | $739 ±$27 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 48.67% ± 5.91pp |
| Total Population | 31,012 |
Population and Household Demographics
Caledonia County is a county in Vermont with a population of 31,012. There are 12,287 households in the county with an average household size of 2.43 persons. 26.37% of households in Caledonia County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Caledonia County
The median gross income for households in Caledonia County is $45,323 a year, or $3,777 a month. The median rent for the county is $739 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Caledonia County, a household making less than $2,463 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 48.67% of households who rent are overburdened in Caledonia County.
Area Median Income In Caledonia 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 Caledonia County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $72,300
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 Caledonia 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 Caledonia 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 Caledonia 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 Caledonia 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 Caledonia 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 |
Cities In Caledonia County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Barnet | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Barnet is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Burke | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Burke is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Danville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Danville is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| East Burke | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves East Burke is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Groton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Groton is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Hardwick | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Hardwick is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Kirby | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Kirby is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Lyndon | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Lyndon is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Lyndonville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Lyndonville is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Newark | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Newark is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Peacham | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Peacham is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Ryegate | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Ryegate is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Saint Johnsbury | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Saint Johnsbury is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Sheffield | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sheffield is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| St Johnsbury | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves St Johnsbury is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| St. Johnsbury | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves St. Johnsbury is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Stannard | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Stannard is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Sutton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Sutton is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Walden | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Walden is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Waterford | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Waterford is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| West Burke | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves West Burke is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Wheelock | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wheelock is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
