Vermont State Housing Authority

1 Prospect Street, Montpelier, VT, 05602
(802)828-3295



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About Vermont State Housing Authority

The Vermont State Housing Authority has been in the business of providing critical housing assistance in Vermont for 46 years.

Established in 1968, VSHA has the distinction of being the first statewide housing authority in the nation. Throughout our history, we have aggressively and compassionately pursued opportunities to provide and make housing more accessible and affordable for Vermonters. Today, we serve approximately 8200 families and are active in almost every community within the state. Our affordable housing initiatives reach many Vermonters, from senior citizens, young families, those who are homeless and those with special needs to residents of mobile home parks. We invite you to travel through our website and see the many housing opportunities and services we provide.


Mission Statement

The Vermont State Housing Authority's Mission is to promote and expand the supply of affordable rental and homeownership opportunities on a statewide basis. Each new endeavor will enhance or increase the organization's capacity to continue its mission and to assure the effectiveness of VSHA as a provider and administrator of affordable housing programs.

Program Summary for Vermont State Housing Authority

Vermont State Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Vermont State Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Vermont State Housing Authority administered a total of 3,924 Section 8 Vouchers. Vermont State Housing Authority currently has Section 8 as its program type. Vermont State Housing Authority is located at 1 Prospect Street, Montpelier, VT, 05602 and serves the city of Montpelier. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Vermont State Housing Authority at, (802)828-3295 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Vermont State Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 11/29/2014
Total Numbers of Communities N/A
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 3,924
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units N/A
Waiting list for the Vermont State Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Washington County, VT

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Washington County, VT:

Median Income
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Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $28,150
  • $32,150
  • $36,150
  • $40,150
  • $43,400
  • $46,600
  • $49,800
  • $53,000
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $16,900
  • $19,300
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $44,120
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $45,000
  • $51,400
  • $57,850
  • $64,250
  • $69,400
  • $74,550
  • $79,700
  • $84,850

2017 Fair Market Rents for Washington County, VT

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Washington County, VT:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$776 $781 $1033 $1292 $1569



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Washington County Quick Facts

Population: 58,998
Persons Per Household: 2.31
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 26.1%
Homeownership Rate: 73.1%
Housing Units: 29,968
Yearly Income Per Person: $29,761
Median Household Income: $57,281