Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Rutland, VT
There are 23 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Rutland with roughly 627 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 17 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $376 to $532 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Rutland
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Rutland
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bardwell House PB Section 8 | 75 | $376 | — |
| Maples I LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Parker House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | $441 | — |
| Regency Manor PB Section 8 | 45 | $478 | — |
| Maple Village PB Section 8 | 35 | $473 | — |
| Forest Park Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Maples Ii LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Rutland Rehab Ii LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Rutland Scattered LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Rutland Scattered Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Hickory Street Phase Ii LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| Hickory Street - Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Hospital Heights East PB Section 8 | 22 | $532 | — |
| Linden Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Mahoney Grove LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Lincoln Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 19 | — | — |
| Linden Terrace PB Section 8 | 18 | $430 | — |
| Tuttle Block Apartments Lp PB Section 8 | 16 | $413 | — |
| Watkins School and Carriage House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Rutland Afs Scattered Sites LIHTCPB Section 8 | 13 | — | — |
| Tuttle Block LIHTC | 13 | — | — |
| 64 School Street LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Columbian Avenue LIHTC | 9 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Rutland (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bardwell House PB Section 8 | 75 | $376 | — |
| Parker House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | $441 | — |
| Regency Manor PB Section 8 | 45 | $478 | — |
| Maple Village PB Section 8 | 35 | $473 | — |
| Forest Park Phase I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Rutland Scattered Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 25 | — | — |
| Hickory Street - Phase Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Hospital Heights East PB Section 8 | 22 | $532 | — |
| Linden Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 22 | — | — |
| Lincoln Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 19 | — | — |
| Linden Terrace PB Section 8 | 18 | $430 | — |
| Tuttle Block Apartments Lp PB Section 8 | 16 | $413 | — |
| Watkins School and Carriage House Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Rutland Afs Scattered Sites LIHTCPB Section 8 | 13 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Rutland
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maples I LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Maples Ii LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Rutland Rehab Ii LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Rutland Scattered LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Hickory Street Phase Ii LIHTC | 23 | — | — |
| Mahoney Grove LIHTC | 22 | — | — |
| Tuttle Block LIHTC | 13 | — | — |
| 64 School Street LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Columbian Avenue LIHTC | 9 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Rutland County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Rutland County: studio $1,019, 1-BR $1,026, 2-BR $1,345, 3-BR $1,638, 4-BR $1,987.
Full FMR table for Rutland County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Rutland
- 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
- Brandon, VT
- Castleton, VT
- Fair Haven, VT
- Poultney, VT
- West Rutland, VT
- Burlington, VT
- South Burlington, VT
- Brattleboro, VT
- Barre, VT
- Winooski, VT
- Colchester, VT
- Montpelier, VT
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.