Section 8 Waiting Lists in Vermont

As of July 21st, 2023, there are 5 Section 8 waiting lists that are open now, opening soon, or always open in Vermont.

To apply to an open Section 8 waiting list in Vermont, you need to submit a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) application to the respective housing authority that has an open waiting list. Here are the waiting lists with their respective openings:

• The Rutland, Vermont Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Springfield Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Barre Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Montpelier Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Bennington Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.
• The Winooski, Vermont Section 8 waiting list has been open since September 14th, 2016.
• The State of Vermont Disaster and Move-up Preference Section 8 waiting list has been open since April 1st, 2024.

You can apply to these waiting lists by submitting your Section 8 HCV application to the respective housing authorities on or after their opening dates.

Yes, as of June 28th, 2024, 2 of the Section 8 waiting lists in Vermont have preferences for seniors.

The Rutland, Vermont Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.

The Barre Housing Authority Section 8 waiting list is open until further notice from the housing authority.

No, you do not have to live in Vermont to apply to an open waiting list in the state. However, many waiting lists do have preferences for local residents and commuters.