Brattleboro Housing Authority
224 Melrose St, Brattleboro, VT, 05301 · ~459 units under management
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Who this agency serves
Brattleboro Housing Authority served 310 households across 459 units (68% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.7 people, an average annual income of $17,692, and pays an average of $403 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 310 of 459 units
- Avg. household income
- $17,692
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $403
- Avg. household size
- 1.7 people
- Households with children
- 21%
- Head of household 62+
- 42%
- Head of household with a disability
- 64%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 31 months
Unit mix: 66% 1-bedroom, 15% 2-bedroom, 19% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 1 development with an average score of 77 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MELROSE TERRACE | Brattleboro | 77 Standard | UPCS | Jul 2019 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Income-restricted housing in Brattleboro, VT
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
BELLOWS FALLS GARAGE
115 ROCKINGHAM STREET, BELLOWS FALLS, VT, 0510120 income-restricted units of 27 total5 studio, 18 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20234% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053CLARK CANAL PHELPS
CLARK ST, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 0530121 income-restricted units of 26 total2 studio, 12 1BR, 7 2BR, 5 3BRBuilt 20239% LIHTCCompliance through ~2053RED CLOVER COMMONS II
30 FAIRGROUND ROAD, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 0530113 income-restricted units of 18 total17 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051SNOW BLOCK
29 FLAT STREET, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 0530118 income-restricted units of 23 total14 studio, 6 1BR, 3 2BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049GREAT RIVER TERRACE
1334-1356 PUTNEY ROAD, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 0530122 income-restricted units9 studio, 13 1BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047PUTNEY LANDING
48 OLD DEPOT RD, PUTNEY, VT, 0534623 income-restricted units of 25 total3 studio, 9 1BR, 11 2BR, 2 3BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047PE 3 - BRATTLEBORO NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING
11 CROSS ST; 13 CANAL ST; 90 CLARK ST; 99 + 109 GREEN ST, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 0530129 income-restricted units9 1BR, 17 2BR, 3 3BRBuilt 20169% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046RED CLOVER COMMONS
464 CANAL STREET, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 0530155 income-restricted units53 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046PE 2 - PUTNEY + BRATTLEBORO HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
27 OLD DEPOT RD (PUTNEY); 14 BIRGE STREET + 21 HORTON PLACE, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 0530123 income-restricted units of 25 total6 studio, 12 1BR, 5 2BR, 2 3BRBuilt 20154% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045PORTFOLIO ENHANCEMENT PHASE 1
34 CANAL ST, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 0530126 income-restricted units of 29 total10 studio, 8 1BR, 6 2BR, 5 3BRBuilt 20149% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044ALGIERS II VILLAGE HOUSING
91 GUILFORD CTR RD, GUILFORD, VT, 0530114 income-restricted units of 17 total8 1BR, 8 2BR, 1 3BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043WEST RIVER VALLEY ASSISTED LIVING PHASE II
461 GRAFTON RD, TOWNSHEND, VT, 053536 income-restricted units of 12 total12 1BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043UPPER STORY HOUSING
9 CANAL ST, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 0530119 income-restricted units of 24 total4 studio, 18 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 2012Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2042SPRING, ELLIOT & VALGAR
11 SPRING ST, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 0530127 income-restricted units of 28 total2 1BR, 13 2BR, 13 3BRBuilt 20119% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041ANNE WILDER RICHARDS BUILDING
1063 WESTERN AVE, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 0530118 income-restricted units of 21 total4 studio, 15 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040ABBOTT NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING
172 ELLIOT ST, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 0530125 income-restricted units of 28 total16 1BR, 9 2BR, 3 3BRBuilt 20094% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039BELLOWS FALLS - PINE
11 PINE ST, BELLOWS FALLS, VT, 0510111 income-restricted units8 1BR, 1 2BR, 1 3BR, 1 4BR+Built 20094% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039BELLOWS FALLS (WILLIAMS & SOUTH)
66 WILLIAMS ST, BELLOWS FALLS, VT, 0510117 income-restricted units6 1BR, 9 2BR, 2 3BRBuilt 20099% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039TONTINE CANAL
182 CANAL ST, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 0530118 income-restricted units of 21 total1 studio, 9 1BR, 6 2BR, 5 3BRBuilt 20084% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038BIRGE WORDEN
34 BRIDGE ST, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 0530115 income-restricted units of 17 total7 studio, 5 1BR, 3 2BR, 2 3BRBuilt 20079% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037ESTEYVILLE HOUSING
68 BIRGE ST, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 0530120 income-restricted units4 studio, 8 1BR, 5 2BR, 2 3BR, 1 4BR+Built 20079% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037WEST RIVER VALLEY ASSISTED LIVING
461 GRAFTON RD, TOWNSHEND, VT, 0535315 income-restricted units of 28 total26 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037WEST RIVER VALLEY INDEPENDENT LIVING
451 GRAFTON RD, TOWNSHEND, VT, 0535319 income-restricted units of 24 total18 1BR, 6 2BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037OAK & HOMESTEAD
25 HOMESTEAD PL, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 0530114 income-restricted units of 15 total7 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036BUTTERFIELD COMMONS ELDERLY
15 BUTTERFIELD DR, WEST DOVER, VT, 0535622 income-restricted units of 26 total22 1BR, 4 2BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036WILDER BLOCK
30 MAIN ST, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 053018 income-restricted units8 1BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036VERNON SENIOR HOUSING
82 HUCKLEHILL RD, VERNON, VT, 0535418 income-restricted units of 24 total16 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036SADAWGA SPRINGS
9 SCHOOL ST, WHITINGHAM, VT, 053617 income-restricted units of 9 total1 studio, 3 1BR, 3 2BR, 2 3BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036BUTTERFIELD COMMONS FAMILY
12 BUTTERFIELD DR, WEST DOVER, VT, 053567 income-restricted units5 2BR, 2 3BRBuilt 20054% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035WHETSTONE HOUSING
64 CANAL ST, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 0530118 income-restricted units of 20 total11 1BR, 6 2BR, 3 3BRBuilt 20049% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034HOWARD BLOCK
61 SQ DR, BELLOWS FALLS, VT, 0510113 income-restricted units7 1BR, 6 2BRBuilt 20034% LIHTCCompliance through ~2033WESTERN AVENUE APTS
935 WESTERN AVE, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 0530110 income-restricted units of 11 total6 1BR, 4 2BR, 1 3BRBuilt 20024% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032WESTGATE ALLOCATED
39 FIRST LEVEL DR, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 0530151 income-restricted units of 74 total10 1BR, 39 2BR, 25 3BRBuilt 20024% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032WESTGATE BOND
12 THIRD LEVEL DR, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 0530117 income-restricted units of 24 total17 2BR, 7 3BRBuilt 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032CLARK & CANAL
63 CANAL ST, BRATTLEBORO, VT, 0530111 income-restricted units of 12 total2 studio, 3 1BR, 2 2BR, 5 3BRBuilt 20019% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031EXNER BLOCK
7 CANAL ST, BELLOWS FALLS, VT, 051018 income-restricted units of 10 total9 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 20004% LIHTCCompliance through ~2030PUTNEY MEADOWS
17 CAROL BROWN WAY, PUTNEY, VT, 0534628 income-restricted units28 1BRBuilt 19939% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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