Affordable Housing In West Brattleboro
Windham County,
Vermont
Housing Authorities that serve West Brattleboro
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Vermont State Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in West Brattleboro, Vermont
There are 0 low income housing apartment communities offering 0 affordable apartments for rent in West Brattleboro, Vermont.
Income Based Apartments in West Brattleboro, Vermont
West Brattleboro features 0 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 West Brattleboro, Vermont
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in West Brattleboro.
Housing Choice Vouchers in West Brattleboro, Vermont
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay West Brattleboro landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in West Brattleboro.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in West Brattleboro, Vermont for a two-bedroom apartment is between $894 and $1,092.
2021 West Brattleboro, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Brattleboro, Vermont Fair Market Rent | $697 | $798 | $993 | $1,235 | $1,347 |
| West Brattleboro, Vermont Payment Standard Range | $627 to $767 | $718 to $878 | $894 to $1,092 | $1,112 to $1,359 | $1,212 to $1,482 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
West Brattleboro, VT Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 0 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 0 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 0 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 48.33% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 1.93 |
| Average Household Size | 2.08 |
| Median Household Income | $33,504 ±$4,859 |
| Median Rent | $673 ±$25 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 40.98% ± 16.27pp |
| Total Population | 2,559 |
Population and Household Demographics
West Brattleboro is a city in Windham County, Vermont with a population of 2,559. There are 1,227 households in the city with an average household size of 2.08 persons. 48.33% of households in West Brattleboro are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in West Brattleboro
The median gross income for households in West Brattleboro is $33,504 a year, or $2,792 a month. The median rent for the city is $673 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In West Brattleboro, a household making less than $2,243 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 40.98% of households who rent are overburdened in West Brattleboro.
Area Median Income In West Brattleboro
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 West Brattleboro, the AMI is calculated from all households within Windham County.
In West Brattleboro, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $70,900
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 West Brattleboro
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 West Brattleboro
| 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 West Brattleboro AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$15,700 | $17,950 | $21,720 | $26,200 | $30,680 | $35,160 | $39,640 | $44,120 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the West Brattleboro AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$26,150 | $29,850 | $33,600 | $37,300 | $40,300 | $43,300 | $46,300 | $49,250 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the West Brattleboro AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$41,800 | $47,800 | $53,750 | $59,700 | $64,500 | $69,300 | $74,050 | $78,850 |
