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Section 8 and public housing · Vermont

Housing Authorities in Vermont

Vermont has 9 public housing agencies. 9 of them hand out Section 8 vouchers (9,457 in total) and 3 manage public housing (457 units). Find the one for your city or county below, with its phone number and address.

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Largest housing authorities in Vermont

AgencyCitySection 8 vouchersPublic housing units
Vermont State Housing AuthorityMontpelier4,5040
Burlington Housing AuthorityBurlington2,4670
Winooski Housing AuthorityWinooski5770
Barre Housing AuthorityBarre189371
Brattleboro Housing AuthorityBrattleboro45926
Rutland Housing AuthorityRutland4810
Bennington Housing AuthorityBennington4590
Springfield Housing AuthoritySpringfield1960
Montpelier Housing AuthorityMontpelier12560

All housing authorities in Vermont by city

Sorted by the city where each agency has its office. Most agencies serve their city or county; regional and state agencies cover wider areas.

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Barre Housing Authority

Barre, Washington County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(802) 476-3185
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address30 Washington St Ste 1, Barre, VT 05641 · Directions
  • Vouchers189 Section 8 vouchers, 92 in use
  • Public housing371 units, 349 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,900 for 1 person, $57,000 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $91,200 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,363 for 1 bedroom, $1,783 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as Standard Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (802) 476-3185 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code VT005.

Bennington Housing Authority

Bennington, Bennington County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(802) 442-8000
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address22 Willow Brook Dr, Bennington, VT 05201 · Directions
  • Vouchers459 Section 8 vouchers, 353 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $37,350 for 1 person, $53,350 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,343 for 1 bedroom, $1,503 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (802) 442-8000 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code VT009.

Brattleboro Housing Authority

Brattleboro, Windham County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(802) 254-6071
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address224 Melrose St, Brattleboro, VT 05301 · Directions
  • Vouchers459 Section 8 vouchers, 310 in use
  • Public housing26 units, 0 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $36,650 for 1 person, $52,350 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $83,750 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,304 for 1 bedroom, $1,605 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (802) 254-6071 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code VT002.

Burlington Housing Authority

Burlington, Chittenden County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(802) 864-0538
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address65 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401 · Directions
  • Vouchers2,467 Section 8 vouchers, 1,782 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $43,650 for 1 person, $62,350 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,719 for 1 bedroom, $2,165 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (802) 864-0538 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code VT001.

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Montpelier Housing Authority

Montpelier, Washington County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(802) 229-9232
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address155 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602 · Directions
  • Vouchers125 Section 8 vouchers, 104 in use
  • Public housing60 units, 58 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,900 for 1 person, $57,000 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $91,200 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,363 for 1 bedroom, $1,783 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD rates its public housing management as High Performer, the top tier of the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS). To apply, call (802) 229-9232 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code VT008.

Vermont State Housing Authority

Montpelier, Washington County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(802) 828-3295
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address1 Prospect St, Montpelier, VT 05602 · Directions
  • Vouchers4,504 Section 8 vouchers, 3,420 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $39,900 for 1 person, $57,000 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,363 for 1 bedroom, $1,783 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (802) 828-3295 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code VT901.

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Rutland Housing Authority

Rutland, Rutland County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(802) 775-2926
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address5 Tremont St, Rutland, VT 05701 · Directions
  • Vouchers481 Section 8 vouchers, 340 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $36,650 for 1 person, $52,350 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,178 for 1 bedroom, $1,541 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (802) 775-2926 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code VT003.

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Springfield Housing Authority

Springfield, Windsor County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(802) 885-4905
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address80 Main St, Springfield, VT 05156 · Directions
  • Vouchers196 Section 8 vouchers, 147 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $38,300 for 1 person, $54,700 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,329 for 1 bedroom, $1,558 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (802) 885-4905 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code VT004.

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Winooski Housing Authority

Winooski, Chittenden County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(802) 655-2360
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address83 Barlow St, Winooski, VT 05404 · Directions
  • Vouchers577 Section 8 vouchers, 434 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $43,650 for 1 person, $62,350 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,719 for 1 bedroom, $2,165 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (802) 655-2360 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code VT006.

Contact details as reported to HUD; income limits are HUD FY2026 for each agency's county and rents are FY2027 Fair Market Rents. Check your eligibility.

Frequently asked questions

How many housing authorities are there in Vermont?

HUD lists 9 public housing agencies in Vermont: 9 administer Section 8 vouchers and 3 manage public housing. Together they have 457 public housing units and 9,457 Housing Choice Vouchers.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Vermont?

You apply at a local housing authority, not with HUD or the state. Find the agencies that serve your city or county in the list on this page, check if their waiting list is open and submit a pre-application. You can apply to several agencies at once.

Which is the largest housing authority in Vermont?

Vermont State Housing Authority, with 0 public housing units and 4,504 Section 8 vouchers according to HUD.

Can I apply to a housing authority in a different city of Vermont?

Yes. You can apply to any agency, but many give preference to people who live or work in their area. After 12 months with a voucher you can usually move it to another area (portability).

Before you apply

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.

Other states

Source: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset, updated October 6, 2026. Phone numbers and emails are the ones each agency reports to HUD.