Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Montpelier, VT
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Montpelier with roughly 470 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 15 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $381 to $450 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Montpelier
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Montpelier
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Apts LIHTCPublic Housing | 60 | $410 | 6 mo |
| Lane Shops LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Lane Shops Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $381 | — |
| River Station Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Taylor Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Prospect Place LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| North Branch Phase I LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| Cummings St Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Cummings St Apts Redevelopment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Cummings Street Apts PB Section 8 | 20 | $450 | — |
| Barre Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 19 | — | — |
| French Block LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Stonewall Farms & Bianchi Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| North Branch Phase Ii LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Bailey Baldwin Barre LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| Winooski River Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| 58 Barre Street Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Hebert Farms PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Seven St. Paul Street PB Section 8 | 7 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Montpelier (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lane Shops Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $381 | — |
| River Station Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Taylor Street LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Cummings St Apts Redevelopment LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Cummings Street Apts PB Section 8 | 20 | $450 | — |
| Barre Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 19 | — | — |
| French Block LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Stonewall Farms & Bianchi Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Winooski River Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | — | — |
| 58 Barre Street Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Hebert Farms PB Section 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Seven St. Paul Street PB Section 8 | 7 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Montpelier
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Apts LIHTCPublic Housing | 60 | $410 | 6 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Montpelier
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Apts LIHTCPublic Housing | 60 | $410 | 6 mo |
| Lane Shops LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Prospect Place LIHTC | 29 | — | — |
| North Branch Phase I LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| Cummings St Apts LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| North Branch Phase Ii LIHTC | 16 | — | — |
| Bailey Baldwin Barre LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Washington County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Washington County: studio $1,122, 1-BR $1,129, 2-BR $1,482, 3-BR $1,824, 4-BR $1,962.
Full FMR table for Washington County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Montpelier
- 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
- Barre, VT
- Waitsfield, VT
- Waterbury, VT
- Burlington, VT
- South Burlington, VT
- Rutland, VT
- Brattleboro, VT
- Winooski, VT
- Colchester, 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.