Montpelier, Vermont Affordable Housing
Waiting Lists in Montpelier, Vermont
There are two Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting lists open in Montpelier.
- 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 Montpelier.
Finding Affordable Housing in Montpelier, Vermont
There are 172 low-income apartments in Montpelier that offer reduced rents to eligible households.
Rental assistance programs support 190 low-income homes in Montpelier where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2023, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $366 towards rent each month.
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Affordable Housing Near Montpelier
View affordable apartments and waiting lists in cities near Montpelier
| City | Apartments |
|---|---|
| Barre, VT | Affordable Housing programs support 7 apartment communities in Barre. |
| Waterbury, VT | Affordable Housing programs support 5 apartment communities in Waterbury. |
| Cabot, VT | Affordable Housing programs support 2 apartment communities in Cabot. |
| Northfield, VT | Affordable Housing programs support 2 apartment communities in Northfield. |
| Plainfield, VT | Affordable Housing programs support 2 apartment communities in Plainfield. |
Public Housing Agencies Serving Montpelier, 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 |
|---|---|
| Montpelier Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing |
| Vermont State Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Montpelier, Vermont Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Montpelier, Vermont
Montpelier features 190 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 Montpelier, Vermont
There are 172 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Montpelier.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Montpelier, Vermont
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Montpelier landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Montpelier.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Montpelier, Vermont for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,130 and $1,381.
2023 Montpelier, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montpelier, Vermont Fair Market Rent | $839 | $953 | $1,255 | $1,584 | $1,690 |
| Montpelier, Vermont Payment Standard Range | $755 to $923 | $858 to $1,048 | $1,130 to $1,381 | $1,426 to $1,742 | $1,521 to $1,859 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Montpelier, VT Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 14 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 362 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 190 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 43.5% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 1.98 |
| Average Household Size | 2.19 |
| Median Household Income | $61,588 ±$4,837 |
| Median Rent | $892 ±$36 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 41.26% ± 7.79pp |
| Total Population | 7,712 |
Population and Household Demographics
Montpelier is a city in Washington County, Vermont with a population of 7,712. There are 3,510 households in the city with an average household size of 2.19 persons. 43.5% of households in Montpelier are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Montpelier
The median gross income for households in Montpelier is $61,588 a year, or $5,132 a month. The median rent for the city is $892 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Montpelier, a household making less than $2,973 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 41.26% of households who rent are overburdened in Montpelier.
Area Median Income In Montpelier
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.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For Montpelier, the AMI is calculated from all households within Washington County.
In Montpelier, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $91,400
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 Montpelier
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 Montpelier
| 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 Montpelier AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$19,200 | $21,950 | $24,700 | $27,750 | $32,470 | $37,190 | $41,910 | $46,630 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Montpelier AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$32,000 | $36,600 | $41,150 | $45,700 | $49,400 | $53,050 | $56,700 | $60,350 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Montpelier AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$51,200 | $58,500 | $65,800 | $73,100 | $78,950 | $84,800 | $90,650 | $96,500 |
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