Florence, VT Low Income Housing

Florence, VT Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Florence, VT

How do I qualify for low income housing in Florence, VT?
To qualify for low income housing in Vermont, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Florence, VT

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Florence, VT, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Florence, VT. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Florence, Vermont - Rutland County

Studio Apartments $911
One Bedroom Apartments $1,088
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,440
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,825

List of Low Income Housing in or near Florence, VT

Village Manor - Affordable Senior Housing - Pittsford

758 Arch Street
Pittsford, VT - 05763
(802) 483-9312
Rutland County
Listing Location: 1.46 miles from Florence

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Parson's Hill - Castleton

Rr 2 Box 4a
Castleton, VT - 05735
(802) 496-9400
Rutland County
Listing Location: 5.75 miles from Florence

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Conant Square - Brandon

30 Conant Sq
Brandon, VT - 05733
(802) 775-3139
Rutland County
Listing Location: 6.34 miles from Florence

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Proctor Place - Proctor

1 Proctor Pl
Proctor, VT - 05765
(802) 295-7961
Rutland County
Listing Location: 6.54 miles from Florence

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Colonial Apartments - West Rutland

Marble St
West Rutland, VT - 5777
(802) 775-3139
Rutland County
Listing Location: 6.79 miles from Florence

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Linden Terrace - Rutland

191 Grove St
Rutland, VT - 05701
603-641-2163
Rutland County
Listing Location: 7.34 miles from Florence

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Parker House - Rutland

129 Church St
Rutland, VT - 05701
(802) 773-9107
Rutland County
Listing Location: 7.59 miles from Florence

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Maple Village - Affordable Senior Housing - Rutland

72 Pine St
Rutland, VT - 05701
(802) 775-1265
Rutland County
Listing Location: 7.73 miles from Florence

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Rutland West Neighborhood Housing Services, - West Rutland

110 Marble St
West Rutland, VT - 05777
(802)438-2303
Rutland County
Listing Location: 7.98 miles from Florence

Non Profit Apartment

Neighborworks Of Western Vermont - West Rutland

110 Marble Street
West Rutland, VT - 05777
802-438-2303-221
Rutland County
Listing Location: 7.98 miles from Florence


Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Florence, VT

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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