Pownal, VT Low Income Housing

Pownal, VT Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Pownal, VT

How do I qualify for low income housing in Pownal, 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 Pownal, VT

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Pownal, 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 Pownal, 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 Pownal, Vermont - Bennington County

Studio Apartments $886
One Bedroom Apartments $1,120
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,455
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,578

List of Low Income Housing in or near Pownal, VT

Williamstown Elderly - Williamstown

118 Church St
Williamstown, MA - 01267
(413) 499-1630
Bennington County
Listing Location: 3.44 miles from Pownal

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Williamstown Housing Authority - Williamstown

35 Adams Road
Williamstown, MA - 02167
(413) 458-8282
Bennington County
Listing Location: 4.68 miles from Pownal


Holy Family Terrace - North Adams

611 State Road
North Adams, MA - 01247
413-499-1630
Bennington County
Listing Location: 5.68 miles from Pownal

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Brayton Hill - North Adams

159 Brayton Hill Terrace
North Adams, MA - 01247
413.663.3645
Bennington County
Listing Location: 6.49 miles from Pownal

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

St Joseph's Court - North Adams

85 Eagle St
North Adams, MA - 01247
413-663-3894
Bennington County
Listing Location: 7.50 miles from Pownal

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

North Adams Housing Authority - North Adams

150 Ashland Street
North Adams, MA - 01247
(413) 663-5379
Bennington County
Listing Location: 7.70 miles from Pownal


Group Home For The Cmi - Bennington

329 South St
Bennington, VT - 05201
(802) 362-4660
Bennington County
Listing Location: 8.13 miles from Pownal

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Village East - North Adams

546 Union Street
North Adams, MA - 01247
603-669-8551
Bennington County
Listing Location: 8.14 miles from Pownal

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Group Home For The Developmentally Disabled - Bennington

215 Union St
Bennington, VT - 05201
(802) 362-4660
Bennington County
Listing Location: 8.31 miles from Pownal

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Mohawk Forest - North Adams

201 Mohawk Forest Blvd
North Adams, MA - 01247
413-663-6900
Bennington County
Listing Location: 8.54 miles from Pownal

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Pownal, 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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