How many low income apartments are in Hartford, VT?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in Hartford with approximately 164 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Hartford?

Most assisted households in Hartford pay roughly 30% of adjusted income toward rent under federal programs.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Hartford?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Hartford?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Windsor County: about $1,168/mo for one-bedroom and $1,362/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hartford, VT

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hartford with roughly 164 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

assisted properties

164

subsidized units

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typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Hartford

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hartford

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Riverwalk Apartments LIHTC	42	—	—
Hartford Scattered Site Project LIHTCPB Section 8	35	—	—
Wentworth Community Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—
Wentworth Community Housing Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	21	—	—
Northwoods 1 LIHTC	18	—	—
Northwoods 2 LIHTC	10	—	—
Hartford Scattered Site LIHTC	8	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Hartford (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
Hartford Scattered Site Project LIHTCPB Section 8	35	—	—
Wentworth Community Housing LIHTCPB Section 8	30	—	—
Wentworth Community Housing Phase Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	21	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hartford

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
Riverwalk Apartments LIHTC	42	—	—
Northwoods 1 LIHTC	18	—	—
Northwoods 2 LIHTC	10	—	—
Hartford Scattered Site LIHTC	8	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Windsor County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Windsor County: studio $1,161, 1-BR $1,168, 2-BR $1,362, 3-BR $1,786, 4-BR $1,844.

Full FMR table for Windsor County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Hartford

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.