Section 8 House For Rent in Chittenden, Vermont

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program provides housing assistance, in the form of Section 8 vouchers, to low-income families. The Section 8 vouchers are used to help the family pay for housing. Local public housing agencies (PHA) administer vouchers based on household income and family size and recipients are free to choose any housing that meets program requirements.

How does one qualify for Section 8?

To be eligible for Housing Choice in Chittenden, Vermont you must:

1. Have low or very low income based on annual gross income; the family's income may not exceed 50% of the median income for the county or metropolitan area in which the family chooses to live.

2. Be in need of decent, safe, and/or sanitary housing.

3. The applicant must meet the documentation requirements of citizenship or eligible immigration status. Undocumented immigrants are not eligible for section 8 housing voucher assistance.

4. Anyone evicted from public housing for drug-related criminal activity are ineligible for assistance for at least 3 years from the date of the eviction.

5. Other factors: Local housing authorities may consider additional factors such as family size, disability status, and the local demand for housing vouchers when determining eligibility.

If you're on the hunt for a 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom house for rent in Charlotte, NC, Section 8 properties may be worth considering.

Section 8 Apartments

We have located 30 apartments that accepts section 8 voucher in Chittenden, Vermont. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.

Fern Hill Housing

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 60

Address :

214 N Prospect St,
Burlington, VT 05401.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 60
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Synagogue Corporation
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: Vze20n9j@gmail.com
  • Phone: 781-943-0200

Arroway Group Home

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 7

Address :

41 Spruce St,
Burlington, VT 05401.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 7
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Arroway, Inc.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: SandyM@howardcenter.org
  • Phone: (802) 660-3678

Howard Center For Human Services

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 7

Address :

72 N Winooski Ave,
Burlington, VT 05401.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 6
  • 1 Bedroom: 1
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $1,033.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • HowardCenter Inc
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: chathaway@howardcenter.org
  • Phone: 802-488-6705

Mckenzie House Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 41

Address :

43 Elmwood Ave,
Burlington, VT 05401.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 36
  • 2 Bedroom: 5
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,500.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • McKenzie House Associates
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: larry@obrienbrothersagency.com
  • Phone: (802) 658-5000

Meadowlane

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 20

Address :

36 VILLEMAIRE LANE,
Milton, VT 05468.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 18
  • 2 Bedroom: 2
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,500.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Meadowlane Housing Associates, L.P.
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: contact@thehousingfoundationinc.org
  • Phone: 802-828-3028

Whitcomb Woods

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 64

Address :

128 West St,
Essex Junction, VT 05452.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 59
  • 2 Bedroom: 5
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,500.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Whitcomb Woods Housing, Limited Partnership
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: Fitzgerald@cathedralsquare.org
  • Phone: (802) 863-8424

Bobbin Mill Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 51

Address :

234 S Champlain St,
Burlington, VT 05401.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 17
  • 2 Bedroom: 23
  • 3 Bedroom: 11
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,500.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,854.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Bobbin Mill Limited Partnership
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: nowens@evernorthus.org
  • Phone: 8028638424

Cathedral Square Housing

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 98

Address :

3 Cathedral Sq,
Burlington, VT 05401.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 95
  • 2 Bedroom: 3
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,500.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • CSSL Limited Partnership
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: wilson@cathedralsquare.org
  • Phone: 8028632224

Kelleys Field

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 24

Address :

87 Kelleys Field Rd,
Hinesburg, VT 05461.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 24
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Kelley's Field Limited Partnership
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: lee@cathedralsquare.org
  • Phone: 802-859-8807

Wharf Lane Apts

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 37

Address :

57 Maple St,
Burlington, VT 05401.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 2
  • 1 Bedroom: 29
  • 2 Bedroom: 6
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $1,033.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,500.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Wharf Lane Housing Limited Partnership
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: kbeyer@hvt.org
  • Phone: 8028638424

Point School Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 5

Address :

427 Porter's Point Rd,
Colchester, VT 05446.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 0
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 5
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,854.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Champlain Housing Trust, Inc.
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: johnp@champlainhousingtrust.org
  • Phone: 802-861-7366

Richmond Terrace

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 15

Address :

200 Thompson Rd,
Richmond, VT 05477.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 3
  • 1 Bedroom: 12
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $1,033.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Richmond Terrace Limited Partners
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: reid@cathedralsquare.org
  • Phone: 802-863-2224

The Courtyard

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 100

Address :

120 E Spring St,
Winooski, VT 05404.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 86
  • 2 Bedroom: 14
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,500.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Chittenden Housing Corporation
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: wsweet@winooskihousing.org
  • Phone: (802) 655-2360

Allen Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 17

Address :

241 W Canal St,
Winooski, VT 05404.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 1
  • 1 Bedroom: 3
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 13
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $1,033.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,854.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Allen Canal Apartments Inc.
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: Josie.Curtin@champlainhousingtrust.org
  • Phone: 8028626244

Peterson Place Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 13

Address :

97A King St,
Burlington, VT 05401.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 2
  • 2 Bedroom: 9
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 2

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,500.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $2,034.00

Owner Name :

  • Peterson Place Housing Limited Partnership
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: pdettman@burlingtonhousing.org
  • Phone: (802) 864-0538 ext. 210

Pennington House

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 5

Address :

1822 NORTH AVE,
Burlington, VT 05401.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 5
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • The Pennington Group
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: SandyM@howardcenter.org
  • Phone: (802) 660-3678

South Saint Paul Townhouses

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 22

Address :

355 Saint Paul St,
Burlington, VT 05401.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 2
  • 2 Bedroom: 17
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 3

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,500.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $2,034.00

Owner Name :

  • King Street Neighborhood Properties, LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: alaackman@burlingtonhousing.org
  • Phone: (802) 864-0538

Country Park Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 75

Address :

635 Hinesburg Rd,
South Burlington, VT 05403.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 64
  • 2 Bedroom: 11
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,500.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • CPA Partnership LLP
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: sandyobrien@comcast.net
  • Phone: (802) 658-5000

Duggan Row House

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 16

Address :

94 Maple St,
Burlington, VT 05401.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 3
  • 2 Bedroom: 6
  • 3 Bedroom: 7
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,500.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,854.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Burlington Housing Authority
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: pdettman@burlingtonhousing.org
  • Phone: 802-864-0538

Jeri-Hill Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 24

Address :

Jeri Hill Lane,
Jericho, VT 05465.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 21
  • 2 Bedroom: 3
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,500.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Jerri Hill Housing Corporation
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: Fitzgerald@cathedralsquare.org
  • Phone: (802) 863-2224

Lake Champlain Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 43

Address :

185 Pine St,
Burlington, VT 05401.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 12
  • 2 Bedroom: 25
  • 3 Bedroom: 6
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,500.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,854.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Burlington Housing Authority
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: alaackman@burlingtonhousing.org
  • Phone: 802-864-0538

Monroe Place

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 15

Address :

29 N Champlain St,
Burlington, VT 05401.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 15
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Monroe Place Corporation
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: fitzgerald@cathedralsquare.org
  • Phone: (802) 863-2224

South Square Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 64

Address :

101 College St,
Burlington, VT 05401.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 55
  • 2 Bedroom: 9
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,500.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Burlington Housing Authority
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: alaackman@burlingtonhousing.org
  • Phone: 802-864-0538

South End Community Housing

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 5

Address :

336 Saint Paul St,
Burlington, VT 05401.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 5
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • South End Community Housing Corporation
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: Sara.Maddocks@champlainhousingtrust.org
  • Phone: (802) 863-5248

Elm Place (Project B)

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 2

Address :

60 Bombardier Road,
Milton, VT 05468.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 2
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Elm Place Limited Partnership
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: lee@cathedralsquare.org
  • Phone: 8028632224

Town Meadow Senior Housing

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 40

Address :

22 Carmichael St,
Essex Junction, VT 05452.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 40
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Essex Senior Housing
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: Eldridge@cathedralsquare.org
  • Phone: 8028632224

Thayer House

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 28

Address :

1197 North Ave,
Burlington, VT 05408.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 28
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • TSH Two Limited Partnership
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: eldridge@cathedralsquare.org
  • Phone: 8028632224

South Burlington Community Housing

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 9

Address :

1451 Williston Rd,
South Burlington, VT 05403.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 9
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • South Burlington Community Housing Corporation
  • Non-Profit

Owner Contact:

  • Email: Fitzgerald@cathedralsquare.org
  • Phone: (802) 863-2224

Grand Way Commons

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 42

Address :

412 Farrell St,
South Burlington, VT 05403.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 42
  • 2 Bedroom: 0
  • 3 Bedroom: 0
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $0.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • Farrell Street Senior Housing Limited Partnership
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: Fitzgerald@cathedralsquare.org
  • Phone: (802) 863-2224

Northgate Apartments

Features :

  • Nursing Home: No
  • Assisted Living: No
  • Total Units: 163

Address :

275 Northgate Rd,
Burlington, VT 05408.
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Room Availability :

  • Condo: 0
  • 1 Bedroom: 24
  • 2 Bedroom: 87
  • 3 Bedroom: 52
  • 4 Bedroom: 0

Rent:

  • Condo: $0.00
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,163.00
  • 2 Bedroom: $1,500.00
  • 3 Bedroom: $1,854.00
  • 4 Bedroom: $0.00

Owner Name :

  • New Northgate Housing, LLC
  • Profit Motivated

Owner Contact:

  • Email: ktluce@maloneyproperties.com
  • Phone: 781-943-0200

Steps to Get Section 8 Housing or Section 8 Apartments in Chittenden, Vermont

1. Find Public Housing Agency (PHA) in Chittenden, Vermont

The Public Housing Voucher is overseen by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is administered by local PHAs. Your public housing agency in Chittenden, Vermont can help you find and afford low-income housing

2. Determine if you are eligible.

Applicant eligibility is based on both the family size and the total annual gross income. In general, the income may not exceed 50 percent of the area’s Federal Poverty Limit.

Section 8 is only available to US citizens and certain categories of legal immigration status. The public housing agency(PHA) in Chittenden, Vermont will help determine if you are eligible for Section 8 Housing.

Public Housing Agencies(PHA) are required to distribute 75% of vouchers to applicants whose income is less than 30% of the median county income

3. Get Section 8 Applications

Housing section 8 applications in Chittenden, Vermont are free. It may be available online, by mail or at the Rutland county housing authority office.

4. Apply for Section 8

Applying for the section 8 is a fairly easy process. During the application process, the PHA will collect information on

  • Family Income
  • Total Assets
  • Family Size

The Public Housing Authority will do income verification and identity verification to check your eligibility. They will verify this information with other local agencies, your employer and bank and determine the amount of the housing assistance payment against section 8 housing list.

5. Find out Section 8 Waiting List in Chittenden, Vermont

If the Housing Authority determines that your family is eligible, you will be put on a waiting list, unless it is able to assist you immediately. Once your name is reached on the waiting list, the PHA will contact you and issue to you a payment voucher.

PHAs may give a preference to a family who is

  • 1. Homeless or living in substandard housing
  • 2. Paying more than 50% of its income for rent
  • 3. Involuntarily displaced.

If there is a high demand, remaining eligible section 8 applications are picked based on random lottery. The PHA must provide reasoning for rejection. If an applicants is not happy with rejection can request an informal review.

6. Find Section 8 Housing or Section 8 Apartments in Chittenden, Vermont

The section 8 housing choice voucher program allows applicant to pick eligible house or apartment that accept section 8 unit based on family size. Tenants will typically pay 30 percent of their monthly income toward rent.

Once individual find a house or an apartment that accepts housing vouchers it must pass physical inspection. A housing voucher payment goes direct to landlord to pay for the section 8 rental house.

FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions)

1. What is section 8 housing?

The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.

The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects.

2. What is a housing voucher

The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.

3. What is the most section 8 will pay?

The housing voucher payments cover most of the voucher holder's rent. On average, each household will pay somewhere between 30% and 40% of its income on rent

4. What is counted as income for Section 8?

HUD define income as

  • The full amount, before any payroll deductions, of wages and salaries, overtime pay, commissions, fees, tips and bonuses, and other compensation for personal services;
  • The net income from the operation of a business or profession.
  • the 401(k) money is considered an asset for Section 8 housing.

5. how to get section 8 immediately?

There is a limited funding from the federal government and a shortage of low-income housing units. The process for how to apply is still long, complicated, and time consuming.

6. How long does it take to get Section 8 voucher after interview?

When a PHA in Chittenden, Vermont issues a voucher, it give the assisted family at least 60 days to obtain housing. A PHA can extend the time it allots to a family on the based on various factors.