Highgate Springs, VT Low Income Housing

Highgate Springs, VT Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Highgate Springs, VT

How do I qualify for low income housing in Highgate Springs, 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 Highgate Springs, VT

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Highgate Springs, 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 Highgate Springs, 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 Highgate Springs, Vermont - Franklin County

Studio Apartments $1,238
One Bedroom Apartments $1,615
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,982
Three Bedroom Apartments $2,170

List of Low Income Housing in or near Highgate Springs, VT

Village Apartments - Swanton

39 Platt St
Swanton, VT - 05488
(802) 828-3295
Village Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Village Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Franklin County
Listing Location: 0.33 miles from Highgate Springs

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Village Green - Swanton

8 Church St
Swanton, VT - 05488
(603) 228-2151
Village Green is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Village Green for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Franklin County
Listing Location: 4.08 miles from Highgate Springs

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Abenaki Acres - Swanton

1 Abenaki Acres
Swanton, VT - 05488
(802) 828-3295
Abenaki Acres is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Abenaki Acres for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. Four 2-bedroom units, six 3-bedroom, and two 4-bedroom units at this location. ...see full details
Franklin County
Listing Location: 4.12 miles from Highgate Springs

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Pine Manor - Alburg

6 Lake St
Alburg, VT - 05440
(802) 524-6571
Pine Manor is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Pine Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Franklin County
Listing Location: 9.66 miles from Highgate Springs

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Alburg Family Housing Subsidized - Alburg

Main St
Alburg, VT - 5440
(802) 863-5248
Bedrooms: 1, 2, 3 & 4RENTSOne Bedroom: $822Two Bedroom: $851Three Bedroom: $902Four Bedroom: $968Alburg Family Housing is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Alburg Family Housing for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications.Townhouse-style, family living in a quiet and rural location, just minutes from the Canadian border. One, two, three, and four bedroom options with in-unit laundry hookups. Waitlist: Alburg FamilyHouseholds pay 30% of their income toward rent in these apartmentsRent includes: Heat & Hot Water Trash & snow removal Utilities: Tenant responsible for: ElectricLaundry: Hook-upsParking: Included...see full details
Franklin County
Listing Location: 9.67 miles from Highgate Springs

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lake Street Apartments - Saint Albans

251 Lake St
Saint Albans, VT - 05478
(978) 232-1126
Lake Street Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lake Street Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Franklin County
Listing Location: 11.32 miles from Highgate Springs

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

St. Albans City Housing Authority - St Albans

13 Lake St.
St Albans, VT - 05478
(802) 527-1490
St. Albans City Housing Authority provides housing assistance to low income residents through the management of the areas Housing Choice Voucher Program - Section 8. This program is income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these 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 contact them directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of assistance, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Franklin County
Listing Location: 11.38 miles from Highgate Springs


Heritage Lane - Saint Albans

80 S Main St
Saint Albans, VT - 05478
(802) 863-2224
Heritage Lane is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Heritage Lane for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Franklin County
Listing Location: 11.59 miles from Highgate Springs

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Lower Welden - Saint Albans

100 Lower Welden St
Saint Albans, VT - 05478
(802) 524-6571
Lower Welden is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Lower Welden for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications. ...see full details
Franklin County
Listing Location: 11.60 miles from Highgate Springs

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Ea & Bj Bechard Sr. Housing - Rouses Point

16 Manor Dr
Rouses Point, NY - 12979
518 297 4101
Ea & Bj Bechard Sr. Housing is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Ea & Bj Bechard Sr. Housing for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Franklin County
Listing Location: 13.07 miles from Highgate Springs

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Highgate Springs, 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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