Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Burlington, VT
There are 57 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Burlington with roughly 2,452 assisted units — including 24 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 43 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $376 to $648 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Burlington
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Burlington
Section 8 apartments in Burlington (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Section 8 PB Section 8 | 163 | $535 | — |
| Cathedral Square Senior Living Redevelopment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 107 | — | — |
| Three Cathedral Square PB Section 8 | 98 | $467 | — |
| Salmon Run Redevelopment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 79 | — | — |
| Laurentide LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| South Square Associates PB Section 8 | 64 | $398 | — |
| Chicken Bone LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Fern Hill PB Section 8 | 60 | $468 | — |
| Bobbin Mill Apartments PB Section 8 | 51 | $648 | — |
| Bobbin Mill Redevelopment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Juniper House South LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Lake Champlain Apartments PB Section 8 | 43 | $606 | — |
| Mckenzie House PB Section 8 | 41 | $397 | — |
| Bright Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| City Neighborhoods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Burlington
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northgate Apts LIHTC | 336 | — | — |
| South Meadow LIHTC | 148 | — | — |
| Heineberg Senior Housing LIHTC | 82 | — | — |
| Mcauley Square Bond LIHTC | 67 | — | — |
| South Square Redevelopment LIHTC | 65 | — | — |
| Waterfront Housing LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Waterside Housing LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Thayer House Phase Ii LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Victoria Place Apts LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Brhip LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Packard Lofts LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Echo Scattered Site Rehab LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| One Burlington Scattered - 9 Sites LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Park Place I LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Pearl & Union Sro Housing LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Chittenden County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Chittenden County: studio $1,497, 1-BR $1,651, 2-BR $2,140, 3-BR $2,745, 4-BR $2,833.
Full FMR table for Chittenden County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Burlington
- 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
- Colchester, VT
- Essex Junction, VT
- Hinesburg, VT
- Milton, VT
- Richmond, VT
- Shelburne, VT
- South Burlington, VT
- Williston, VT
- Winooski, VT
- Rutland, VT
- Brattleboro, VT
- Barre, VT
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.