Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Brattleboro, VT
There are 25 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Brattleboro with roughly 603 assisted units — including 17 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 24 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $439 to $445 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Brattleboro
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Brattleboro
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Allocated LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Red Clover Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Pe 3 - Brattleboro Neighborhood Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Portfolio Enhancement Phase 1 LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| Abbott Neighborhood Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Spring, Elliot & Valgar LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Clark Canal Phelps LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Fairview Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | $439 | — |
| Pe 2 - Putney + Brattleboro Housing Opportunities LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Upper Story Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Westgate Bond LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Snow Block LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Great River Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Anne Wilder Richards Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Tontine Canal LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Esteyville Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Whetstone Housing LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Red Clover Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Birge Worden LIHTCPB Section 8 | 17 | — | — |
| Spring Elliot & Valgar LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Oak & Homestead LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| Clark & Canal LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Westgate Apartments PB Section 8 | 12 | $445 | — |
| Western Avenue Apts LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
| Wilder Block LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Brattleboro (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Clover Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 55 | — | — |
| Pe 3 - Brattleboro Neighborhood Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Abbott Neighborhood Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Spring, Elliot & Valgar LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Fairview Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | $439 | — |
| Pe 2 - Putney + Brattleboro Housing Opportunities LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Upper Story Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Snow Block LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Great River Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Anne Wilder Richards Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Tontine Canal LIHTCPB Section 8 | 21 | — | — |
| Esteyville Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Red Clover Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Birge Worden LIHTCPB Section 8 | 17 | — | — |
| Oak & Homestead LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Brattleboro
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Allocated LIHTC | 74 | — | — |
| Portfolio Enhancement Phase 1 LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| Clark Canal Phelps LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Westgate Bond LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Whetstone Housing LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Spring Elliot & Valgar LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Clark & Canal LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Western Avenue Apts LIHTC | 11 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Windham County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Windham County: studio $1,080, 1-BR $1,161, 2-BR $1,423, 3-BR $1,710, 4-BR $1,884.
Full FMR table for Windham County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Brattleboro
- 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
- Bellows Falls, VT
- Townshend, VT
- Burlington, VT
- South Burlington, VT
- Rutland, VT
- Barre, VT
- Winooski, VT
- Colchester, VT
- Montpelier, VT
- Bennington, VT
- Middlebury, VT
- St Albans, VT
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.