Low Income & Subsidized Housing in St Johnsbury, VT
There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in St Johnsbury with roughly 331 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.
Map of subsidized housing in St Johnsbury
Complete directory of subsidized housing in St Johnsbury
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountainview St Jay LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| New Avenue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| St Johnsbury House LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| Caledonia Hp Phase Ii LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| St Johnsbury Hp Phase I LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| St Johnsbury Hp Phase Ii LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Caledonia Hp Phase I LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Moose River LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Hilltop Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Passumpsic North LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Passumpsic South LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in St Johnsbury (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Avenue Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Hilltop Family Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 24 | — | — |
| Passumpsic North LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
| Passumpsic South LIHTCPB Section 8 | 14 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in St Johnsbury
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountainview St Jay LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| St Johnsbury House LIHTC | 39 | — | — |
| Caledonia Hp Phase Ii LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| St Johnsbury Hp Phase I LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| St Johnsbury Hp Phase Ii LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Caledonia Hp Phase I LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
| Moose River LIHTC | 28 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Caledonia County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Caledonia County: studio $986, 1-BR $992, 2-BR $1,159, 3-BR $1,610, 4-BR $1,732.
Full FMR table for Caledonia County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in St Johnsbury
- 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
- Hardwick, VT
- Lyndonville, VT
- Saint Johnsbury, VT
- Burlington, VT
- South Burlington, VT
- Rutland, VT
- Brattleboro, VT
- Barre, VT
- Winooski, VT
- Colchester, VT
- Montpelier, VT
- Bennington, VT
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.