Low Income & Subsidized Housing in South Burlington, VT
There are 20 subsidized and income-restricted properties in South Burlington with roughly 835 assisted units — including 5 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 $403 to $458 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in South Burlington
Complete directory of subsidized housing in South Burlington
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'dell Allocated LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| O'dell Bond LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Cpa Partnership PB Section 8 | 75 | $458 | — |
| Farrell Street Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 63 | — | — |
| Garden Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Pines Phase Iv LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Pines Phase I LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| O'brien Farm Lot 11 LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
| Dover Place at City Center LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
| Grand Way Commons §202 Senior | 42 | $403 | — |
| Allard Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Pines Phase Iii LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| Pines Phase Ii LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Grand Way Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
| Lime Kiln Allocated LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Lime Kiln Bond LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Queensbury Road Housing LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Anderson I Allocated LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| So.burlington Community Hsng §811 | 9 | — | — |
| Anderson Ii Bond LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cpa Partnership PB Section 8 | 75 | $458 | — |
| Farrell Street Senior Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 63 | — | — |
| Garden Street Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Allard Square LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | — | — |
| Grand Way Commons Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 28 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'dell Allocated LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| O'dell Bond LIHTC | 80 | — | — |
| Pines Phase Iv LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Pines Phase I LIHTC | 53 | — | — |
| O'brien Farm Lot 11 LIHTC | 47 | — | — |
| Dover Place at City Center LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
| Pines Phase Iii LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| Pines Phase Ii LIHTC | 33 | — | — |
| Lime Kiln Allocated LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Lime Kiln Bond LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Queensbury Road Housing LIHTC | 18 | — | — |
| Anderson I Allocated LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Anderson Ii Bond LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
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 South 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
- Burlington, VT
- Colchester, VT
- Essex Junction, VT
- Hinesburg, VT
- Milton, VT
- Richmond, VT
- Shelburne, 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.