Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Waterbury, VT

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Waterbury with roughly 79 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 3 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $444 to $623 per month.

5
assisted properties
79
subsidized units
$534
typical rent
median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Waterbury

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Waterbury

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
South Main Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 27
Chase Block LIHTCPB Section 8 14
Stimson & Graves Building LIHTC 14
Butler Apartments PB Section 8 12$623
Wells House PB Section 8 12$444

Section 8 apartments in Waterbury (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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
South Main Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 27
Chase Block LIHTCPB Section 8 14
Butler Apartments PB Section 8 12$623
Wells House PB Section 8 12$444

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Waterbury

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Stimson & Graves Building LIHTC 14

Voucher rent limits: Washington County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Washington County: studio $1,122, 1-BR $1,129, 2-BR $1,482, 3-BR $1,824, 4-BR $1,962.

Full FMR table for Washington County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Waterbury

  1. 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.
  2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
  3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
  4. Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.