Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Bradford, VT
There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Bradford with roughly 92 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $441 to $441 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Bradford
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Bradford
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waits River Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Bradford Village Apts LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
| Colonial Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Colonial Village Elderly PB Section 8 | 14 | $441 | — |
| Colonial Village PB Section 8 | 7 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Bradford (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waits River Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Colonial Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Colonial Village Elderly PB Section 8 | 14 | $441 | — |
| Colonial Village PB Section 8 | 7 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Bradford
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Village Apts LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Orange County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Orange County: studio $1,040, 1-BR $1,167, 2-BR $1,362, 3-BR $1,757, 4-BR $1,878.
Full FMR table for Orange County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Bradford
- 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
- Randolph, VT
- Williamstown, VT
- Burlington, VT
- South Burlington, VT
- Rutland, VT
- Brattleboro, VT
- Barre, VT
- Winooski, VT
- Colchester, VT
- Montpelier, VT
- Bennington, VT
- Middlebury, VT
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.