Low Income & Subsidized Housing in St Albans, VT
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in St Albans with roughly 336 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
Map of subsidized housing in St Albans
Complete directory of subsidized housing in St Albans
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawk's Nest Elderly Housing LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Four Winds Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Hillcrest Views / Maple St Phase Ii LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Brookside I - St Albans LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Hillcrest View Apts Phase I LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Rail City Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Willard Mill Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Fairfield St School Apts LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
| Waugh Opera House LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Butler House LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Congress Street Apartments Limited PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in St 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Winds Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Brookside I - St Albans LIHTCPB Section 8 | 37 | — | — |
| Rail City Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 31 | — | — |
| Willard Mill Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 27 | — | — |
| Congress Street Apartments Limited PB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in St 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawk's Nest Elderly Housing LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Hillcrest Views / Maple St Phase Ii LIHTC | 38 | — | — |
| Hillcrest View Apts Phase I LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Fairfield St School Apts LIHTC | 21 | — | — |
| Waugh Opera House LIHTC | 20 | — | — |
| Butler House LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
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 St 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
- Saint 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.