Barre, VT Low Income Housing

Barre, VT Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Barre, VT

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Barre, 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 Barre, 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 Barre, Vermont - Washington County

Studio Apartments $953
One Bedroom Apartments $1,255
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,584
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,690

List of Low Income Housing in or near Barre, VT

Cdw Properties

Cdw Properties - Barre

8 Summer St
Barre, VT - 05641
(802) 479-3366
Cdw Properties is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Cdw Properties for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Washington County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

The Morse Block

The Morse Block - Barre

264 N Main St
Barre, VT - 05641
(802) 828-3295
The Morse Block is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact The Morse Block for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Washington County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Washington County Community Housing Project I

Washington County Community Housing Project I - Barre

45 Pearl St
Barre, VT - 05641
(802) 229-9232
Washington County Community Housing Project I is a Disabled low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Washington County Community Housing Project I for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Washington County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Barre Housing Authority

Barre Housing Authority - Barre

4 Humbert Street
Barre, VT - 05641
(802) 476-3185
Barre Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of programs such as Low Rent Public Housing and the Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. These programs are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for rentals or vouchers and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are in need of housing assistance in the area please co...see full details
Washington County

Central Vermont Community Action Council, - Barre

195 Us Route 302 - Berlin
Barre, VT - 05641
802-728-9506
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Services for Homeless Counseling Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Russian...see full details
Washington County

Highgate Apartments

Highgate Apartments - Barre

73 Highgate Dr
Barre, VT - 05641
(781) 943-0200
Highgate Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Highgate Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Washington County
HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Barre, 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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