Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bennington, VT
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bennington with roughly 381 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
Map of subsidized housing in Bennington
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bennington
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applegate Redevelopment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Applegate LIHTC | 103 | — | — |
| Bennington Historic Rehabilitation Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Roaring Branch LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Monument View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Battenkill North Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Cora B Whitney LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Ben-south LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
| Bennington Arts Housing LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| Downtown Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Hud I Aka Group Home for Cmi PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Bennington (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applegate Redevelopment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| Bennington Historic Rehabilitation Project LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Roaring Branch LIHTCPB Section 8 | 26 | — | — |
| Monument View Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Battenkill North Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Downtown Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Hud I Aka Group Home for Cmi PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bennington
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applegate LIHTC | 103 | — | — |
| Cora B Whitney LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Ben-south LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
| Bennington Arts Housing LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Bennington County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Bennington County: studio $1,020, 1-BR $1,142, 2-BR $1,297, 3-BR $1,804, 4-BR $2,159.
Full FMR table for Bennington County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Bennington
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Manchester Center, VT
- Burlington, VT
- South Burlington, VT
- Rutland, VT
- Brattleboro, VT
- Barre, VT
- Winooski, VT
- Colchester, VT
- Montpelier, VT
- Middlebury, VT
- St Albans, VT
- Springfield, VT
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.