Fern Hill PB Section 8 Burlington, VT
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Fern Hill is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Burlington, VT with 60 units reporting 98% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $468/month on average.
60
total units
98%
occupancy
$468
avg resident rent
—
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 214 N Prospect St, Burlington, VT Map → |
| Average household income | $21,004/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,691/yr |
| People per unit | 1.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 12% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Fern Hill
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 214 N Prospect St, Burlington; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$468/mo average here).
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- Mcauley Square Bond LIHTC
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bright Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | Burlington | 0.8 km |
| Brookside Apts - Colchester LIHTC | Colchester | 1.1 km |
| Chicken Bone LIHTCPB Section 8 | Burlington | 1.4 km |
| Juniper House South LIHTCPB Section 8 | Burlington | 1.4 km |
| Mckenzie House PB Section 8 | Burlington | 1.4 km |
| Keens Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | Winooski | 1.7 km |
| The Courtyard PB Section 8 | Winooski | 1.7 km |
| Parc Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | Winooski | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Fern Hill have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Fern Hill?
Residents report average rents near $468/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Fern Hill?
Contact the management office at 214 N Prospect St in Burlington. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.