Norton, VT Low Income Housing

Norton, VT Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Norton, VT

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

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Norton, 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 Norton, 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 Norton, Vermont - Essex County

Studio Apartments $746
One Bedroom Apartments $843
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,143
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,169

List of Low Income Housing in or near Norton, VT

Green Hill Apartments - Canaan

41 Green Hill Rd
Canaan, VT - 05903
(802) 266-8119
Green Hill Apartments is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Green Hill Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Essex County
Listing Location: 12.84 miles from Norton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Hillside Acres - Island Pond

Curran Avenue
Island Pond, VT - 05846
(802) 723-4316
Hillside Acres is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Hillside Acres for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Essex County
Listing Location: 13.83 miles from Norton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Sunrise Manor - Island Pond

94 Main St
Island Pond, VT - 05846
(802) 723-4316
Sunrise Manor is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Sunrise Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Essex County
Listing Location: 14.09 miles from Norton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Derby Line Gardens - Derby Line

21 Main St
Derby Line, VT - 05830
(802) 748-8235
Derby Line Gardens is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Derby Line Gardens for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Essex County
Listing Location: 14.91 miles from Norton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Berlin - Northumberland - Lancaster Housing Authority - Berlin

10 Serenity Circle
Berlin, NH - 03570
(603) 752-4240
Berlin - Northumberland - Lancaster 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 contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals or vouchers, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Essex County
Listing Location: 17.89 miles from Norton


Monadnock Village - Colebrook

5 Monadnock Vlg
Colebrook, NH - 03576
(603) 352-9105
Monadnock Village is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Monadnock Village for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Essex County
Listing Location: 20.42 miles from Norton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Millroad Meadows - North Stratford

Wooddale Village
North Stratford, NH - 3590
603-641-2163
Millroad Meadows is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Millroad Meadows for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Essex County
Listing Location: 20.58 miles from Norton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

West Burke Housing - West Burke

Church St
West Burke, VT - 5871
(802) 467-3420
West Burke Housing is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact West Burke Housing for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Essex County
Listing Location: 26.95 miles from Norton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Norton, 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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