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Discover affordable housing in Rutland County where there are 43+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now.
191 Grove St, Rutland, Vermont 05701
bed1-2
5 Cold River Rd, Rutland, Vermont 05701
bed1-2
30 Conant Sq, Brandon, Vermont 05733
2747 Stage Rd, Benson, Vermont 05743
1-30 Appletree Ln., Fair Haven, Vermont 5743
bed1
317 Marble St, West Rutland, Vermont 5777
RR 2 Box 4A, Castleton, Vermont 5735
88 Main St, Poultney, Vermont 05764
148 Castleton Meadows Ln, Castleton, Vermont 05735
142 Merchants Row, Rutland, Vermont 05701
10 N Main St, Wallingford, Vermont 05773
bed1
252 Mulcahy Dr, Brandon, Vermont 05733
1 Village Mnr, Pittsford, Vermont 05763
129 Church St, Rutland, Vermont 05701
3 Union St, Fair Haven, Vermont 05743
72 Pine St, Rutland, Vermont 05701
12 Hickory St, Rutland, Vermont 05701
Conant Sq, Brandon, Vermont 05733
42 Pine St, Rutland, Vermont 05701
44 Allen St, Rutland, Vermont 05701
How To Identify Affordable Housing in Rutland County, Vermont
Look for program and preference badges on affordable apartment listings. These badges can help you identify the types of low income housing each apartment offers and if you may be eligbile for rental assistance or reduced rents.
Badge | Description |
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switch_access_shortcutShort Wait | Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists. |
paymentSubsidized | Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent. |
real_estate_agentAccepts Vouchers | Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you |
elderlySenior | Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older. |
paymentIncome Based | Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income. |
accessibilityAccessible | Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy. |
accessible_forwardDisability | Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities. |
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The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment In Rutland County, Vermont
$23.18/hour
(+70%) more than Vermont minimum wage and
$15.93(+220%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
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What HUD offices serve Rutland 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.
Vermont State Housing Authority
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs for Rutland County, Vermont.
Go to the Vermont Public Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Rutland County.
How many renters live in Rutland County, Vermont?
The County of Rutland County has people living in households.
There are renters living in renter households in this County. Renters make up 21.19 percent of the population living in Rutland County.
What is the rental market like in Rutland County, Vermont?
There are an estimated housing units in the Rutland County area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Rutland County, Vermont, there are 1.04 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Rutland County?
The rental vacancy rate in Rutland County is 3 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Rutland County for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Rutland County
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms 2,153 1,901 1,399 1,119 341 Occupied Rental Units by Size in Rutland County
A large number of apartments in Rutland County have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How Much Is Rent in Rutland County
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $991 to $2,004. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents Studio $991 One BR $997 Two BR $1,224 Three BR $1,561 Four BR $2,004 2024 Fair Market Rents in Rutland County, Vermont
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Rutland County?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
Studio | 1,544 | 72 percent |
One BR | 1,496 | 79 percent |
Two BR | 846 | 60 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Rutland County, Vermont
How many affordable rental units are in Rutland County?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Rutland County, Vermont including the following:
Federal Program | Unit Count |
Low Income Housing Tax Credit | |
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance | |
Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities | |
USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Rutland County, Vermont
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Rutland County, Vermont
Rutland County features 881 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 Rutland County, Vermont
There are 352 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Rutland County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Rutland County, Vermont
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Rutland County landlords $700 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Rutland County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Rutland County, Vermont for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,102 and $1,346.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Affordable Housing Tip
Preferences must be verified by documents.
Have documentation ready that shows you qualify for a waiting list's preferences.
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