Affordable Housing In Chittenden County
Vermont
98 Low Income Apartment Communities In Chittenden County
Monroe Place
Cathedral Square Housing
Housing Authorities that serve Chittenden County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Vermont State Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Chittenden County, Vermont
There are 98 low income housing apartment communities offering 5,205 affordable apartments for rent in Chittenden County, Vermont.
Income Based Apartments in Chittenden County, Vermont
Chittenden County features 2,040 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 Chittenden County, Vermont
There are 2,951 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Chittenden County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Chittenden County, Vermont
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Chittenden County landlords $900 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Chittenden County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Chittenden County, Vermont for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,465 and $1,791.
2021 Chittenden 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County, Vermont Fair Market Rent | $1,091 | $1,265 | $1,628 | $2,025 | $2,208 |
| Chittenden County, Vermont Payment Standard Range | $982 to $1,200 | $1,139 to $1,392 | $1,465 to $1,791 | $1,823 to $2,228 | $1,987 to $2,429 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Chittenden County, VT Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 98 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 5,205 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 2,040 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 35.08% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.12 |
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
| Median Household Income | $65,350 ±$1,634 |
| Median Rent | $1,102 ±$23 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 51.48% ± 2.49pp |
| Total Population | 159,711 |
Population and Household Demographics
Chittenden County is a county in Vermont with a population of 159,711. There are 63,498 households in the county with an average household size of 2.36 persons. 35.08% of households in Chittenden County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Chittenden County
The median gross income for households in Chittenden County is $65,350 a year, or $5,446 a month. The median rent for the county is $1,102 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Chittenden County, a household making less than $3,673 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 51.48% of households who rent are overburdened in Chittenden County.
Area Median Income In Chittenden 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 Chittenden County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $89,700
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 Chittenden 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 Chittenden 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 Chittenden County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$19,250 | $22,000 | $24,750 | $27,500 | $30,680 | $35,160 | $39,640 | $44,120 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Chittenden County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$32,100 | $36,700 | $41,300 | $45,850 | $49,550 | $53,200 | $56,900 | $60,550 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Chittenden County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$51,350 | $58,700 | $66,050 | $73,350 | $79,250 | $85,100 | $91,000 | $96,850 |
Cities In Chittenden County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Bolton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Bolton is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Buels gore | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Buels gore is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Burlington | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Burlington are the Burlington Housing Authority and Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Charlotte | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Charlotte is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Colchester | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Colchester is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Essex | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Essex is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Essex Junction | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Essex Junction is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Hinesburg | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Hinesburg is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Huntington | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Huntington is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Jericho | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Jericho is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Milton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Milton is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Richmond | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Richmond is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Shelburne | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Shelburne is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| South Burlington | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves South Burlington is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| St. George | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves St. George is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Underhill | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Underhill is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Westford | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Westford is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Williston | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Williston is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Winooski | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Winooski are the Winooski Housing Authority and Vermont State Housing Authority. |
