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Brattleboro Housing Authority

Name: Brattleboro Housing Authority
Address: 224 Melrose St, Brattleboro, VT, 05301, US
Telephone: 8022546071

224 Melrose St, Brattleboro, VT, 05301

Information verified July 8, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 7 hr ago

About This Property

Brattleboro Housing Authority provides 455 units of public housing in Brattleboro, Vermont. The property currently accepts applications for both its public housing program and Section 8 voucher assistance, with both waitlists open to new applicants. This housing authority serves residents in Windham County.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Open

Opened March 27, 2026

Apply: Online

Residency preferences include Brattleboro, Vernon, Guilford, Halifax, Marlboro, Newfane, Brookline, Putney, and Dummerston; criminal background checks are required for all adult household members. Families with children, elderly applicants, and disabled individuals may receive priority placement.

Last verified March 27, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Closed

The website mentions an annual waiting list update and purge process conducted by Vermont State Housing Authority (VSHA) and its partners, with a deadline of May 29, 2025, for applicants to respond. It does not explicitly state if the general HCV waitlist is currently open or closed outside of this annual process.

Last verified July 5, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated July 8, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

455

Fair Market Rent - Windham County, VT

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$976
1 Bedroom	$1,091
2 Bedroom	$1,340
3 Bedroom	$1,655
4 Bedroom	$1,785

Income Limits - Windham County, VT

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $16,450
Very Low (50%): $27,450
Low (80%): $43,900

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $18,800
Very Low (50%): $31,350
Low (80%): $50,150

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $21,960
Very Low (50%): $35,250
Low (80%): $56,400

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $26,500
Very Low (50%): $39,150
Low (80%): $62,650

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $31,040
Very Low (50%): $42,300
Low (80%): $67,700

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,580
Very Low (50%): $45,450
Low (80%): $72,700

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,120
Very Low (50%): $48,550
Low (80%): $77,700

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $44,660
Very Low (50%): $51,700
Low (80%): $82,700

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$16,450	$27,450	$43,900
2 Persons	$18,800	$31,350	$50,150
3 Persons	$21,960	$35,250	$56,400
4 Persons	$26,500	$39,150	$62,650
5 Persons	$31,040	$42,300	$67,700
6 Persons	$35,580	$45,450	$72,700
7 Persons	$40,120	$48,550	$77,700
8 Persons	$44,660	$51,700	$82,700

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Brattleboro, VT?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Windham County, VT is: $976 (Studio), $1091 (1BR), $1340 (2BR), $1655 (3BR), $1785 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Brattleboro Housing Authority is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Brattleboro Housing Authority have?+

Brattleboro Housing Authority has a total of 455 housing units.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Windham County, VT?+

For a 4-person household in Windham County, VT, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $26,500, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $39,150, Low Income (80% AMI): $62,650. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

How do I apply for housing at Brattleboro Housing Authority?+

Brattleboro Housing Authority is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 8022546071, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

Is there a waitlist for Brattleboro Housing Authority?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Open. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Closed. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

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