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There are 3,027 low-income apartments in Chittenden County that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Chittenden County, Vermont can range from $921 to $1,256 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 1,862 low-income homes in Chittenden County where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $413 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on July 2nd, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Chittenden County, Vermont
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Vermont State Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) |
Chittenden County, Vermont Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Chittenden County, Vermont
Chittenden County features 1,862 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Chittenden County, Vermont
There are 3,027 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Chittenden County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Chittenden County, Vermont
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Chittenden County landlords $900 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Chittenden County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Chittenden County, Vermont for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,698 and $2,076.
2024 Chittenden County, Vermont Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County, Vermont Fair Market Rent | $1,341 | $1,441 | $1,887 | $2,390 | $2,513 |
| Chittenden County, Vermont Payment Standard Range | $1,207 to $1,475 | $1,297 to $1,585 | $1,698 to $2,076 | $2,151 to $2,629 | $2,262 to $2,764 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Chittenden County, VT Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 108 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 5,107 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 1,862 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 35.08% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.12 |
| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
| Median Household Income | $65,350 ±$1,634 |
| Median Rent | $1,102 ±$23 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 51.48% ± 2.49pp |
| Total Population | 159,711 |
Population and Household Demographics
Chittenden County is a county in Vermont with a population of 159,711. There are 63,498 households in the county with an average household size of 2.36 persons. 35.08% of households in Chittenden County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Chittenden County
The median gross income for households in Chittenden County is $65,350 a year, or $5,446 a month. The median rent for the county is $1,102 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Chittenden County, a household making less than $3,673 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 51.48% of households who rent are overburdened in Chittenden County.
Area Median Income In Chittenden County
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
In Chittenden County, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $115,700
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Chittenden County
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Chittenden County
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Chittenden County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$23,900 | $27,300 | $30,700 | $34,100 | $36,850 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Chittenden County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$39,800 | $45,450 | $51,150 | $56,800 | $61,350 | $65,900 | $70,450 | $75,000 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Chittenden County AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$63,600 | $72,700 | $81,800 | $90,850 | $98,150 | $105,400 | $112,700 | $119,950 |
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