Affordable Housing In Windham County
Vermont
48 Low Income Apartment Communities In Windham County
Huckle Hill Senior Housing
Housing Authorities that serve Windham County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Vermont State Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Windham County, Vermont
There are 48 low income housing apartment communities offering 1,533 affordable apartments for rent in Windham County, Vermont.
Income Based Apartments in Windham County, Vermont
Windham County features 825 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 Windham County, Vermont
There are 708 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Windham County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Windham County, Vermont
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Windham County landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Windham County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Windham County, Vermont for a two-bedroom apartment is between $894 and $1,092.
2021 Windham 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham County, Vermont Fair Market Rent | $697 | $798 | $993 | $1,235 | $1,347 |
| Windham County, 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.
Windham County, VT Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 48 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 1,533 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 825 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 30.8% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.06 |
| Average Household Size | 2.21 |
| Median Household Income | $51,045 ±$1,843 |
| Median Rent | $849 ±$38 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 47.35% ± 4.56pp |
| Total Population | 43,858 |
Population and Household Demographics
Windham County is a county in Vermont with a population of 43,858. There are 19,057 households in the county with an average household size of 2.21 persons. 30.8% of households in Windham County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Windham County
The median gross income for households in Windham County is $51,045 a year, or $4,254 a month. The median rent for the county is $849 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Windham County, a household making less than $2,830 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 47.35% of households who rent are overburdened in Windham County.
Area Median Income In Windham 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 Windham County, 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 Windham 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 Windham 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 Windham County 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 Windham County 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 Windham County 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 |
Cities In Windham County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Served By |
|---|---|
| Athens | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Athens is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Bellows Falls | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Bellows Falls is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Brattleboro | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve Brattleboro are the Brattleboro Housing Authority and Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Brookline | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Brookline is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Dover | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Dover is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Dummerston | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Dummerston is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Grafton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Grafton is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Guilford | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Guilford is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Halifax | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Halifax is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Jacksonville | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Jacksonville is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Jamaica | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Jamaica is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Londonderry | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Londonderry is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Marlboro | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Marlboro is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Newfane | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Newfane is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| North Westminster | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves North Westminster is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Putney | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Putney is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Rockingham | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Rockingham is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Saxtons River | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Saxtons River is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Somerset | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Somerset is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Stratton | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Stratton is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Townshend | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Townshend is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Vernon | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Vernon is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Wardsboro | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wardsboro is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| West Brattleboro | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves West Brattleboro is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Westminster | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Westminster is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Whitingham | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Whitingham is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Wilmington | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wilmington is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
| Windham | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Windham is the Vermont State Housing Authority. |
