Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Saint Albans, VT
There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Saint Albans with roughly 170 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 2 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $454 to $474 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Saint Albans
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Saint Albans
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth-el Court PB Section 8 | 32 | $462 | — |
| Bardwell House & Lake St Apts LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
| Lake Street Housing PB Section 8 | 31 | $474 | — |
| Congress Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Heritage Lane PB Section 8 | 28 | $454 | — |
| Lower Welden/rail City Housing PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
| Lake Street Apartments §811 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Saint Albans (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth-el Court PB Section 8 | 32 | $462 | — |
| Lake Street Housing PB Section 8 | 31 | $474 | — |
| Congress Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Heritage Lane PB Section 8 | 28 | $454 | — |
| Lower Welden/rail City Housing PB Section 8 | 12 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Saint Albans
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bardwell House & Lake St Apts LIHTC | 31 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Franklin County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Franklin County: studio $1,497, 1-BR $1,651, 2-BR $2,140, 3-BR $2,745, 4-BR $2,833.
Full FMR table for Franklin County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Saint Albans
- 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
- Enosburg Falls, VT
- Richford, VT
- St Albans, VT
- Swanton, VT
- Burlington, VT
- South Burlington, VT
- Rutland, 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.