Montpelier Housing Authority
155 Main St, Montpelier, VT, 05602 · ~185 units under management
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Who this agency serves
Montpelier Housing Authority served 174 households across 185 units (94% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 1.3 people, an average annual income of $18,348, and pays an average of $461 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 174 of 185 units
- Avg. household income
- $18,348
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $461
- Avg. household size
- 1.3 people
- Households with children
- 8%
- Head of household 62+
- 51%
- Head of household with a disability
- 71%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 46 months
Unit mix: 81% 1-bedroom, 16% 2-bedroom, 3% 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 92 (High Performer).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIONEER APTS | Montpelier | 92 High Performer | NSPIRE | Nov 2025 |
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 Montpelier, 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.
CHASE BLOCK
12-14 STOWE STREET, WATERBURY, VT, 0567614 income-restricted units12 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20209% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050FRENCH BLOCK
42 MAIN STREET, MONTPELIER, VT, 0560114 income-restricted units of 18 total2 studio, 16 1BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049TAYLOR STREET
1 TAYLOR STREET, MONTPELIER, VT, 0560119 income-restricted units of 30 total6 studio, 18 1BR, 6 2BRBuilt 20194% LIHTCCompliance through ~2049HOLLISTER HILL APARTMENTS
42 AUSTIN ROAD, MARSHFIELD, VT, 0565816 income-restricted units3 1BR, 10 2BR, 3 3BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047WINOOSKI RIVER APARTMENTS
37 BARRE ST, MONTPELIER, VT, 0560212 income-restricted units of 15 total3 studio, 8 1BR, 2 2BR, 2 3BRBuilt 20179% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047DOWNSTREET APARTMENTS
8 + 20 SUMMER STREET, BARRE, VT, 0564127 income-restricted units16 1BR, 11 2BRBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046BARRE STREET APARTMENTS
39-40 BARRE ST, MONTPELIER, VT, 0560217 income-restricted units of 19 total7 studio, 10 1BR, 1 2BR, 1 3BRBuilt 20159% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045SOUTH MAIN APARTMENTS
36 STATE DRIVE, WATERBURY, VT, 0567121 income-restricted units of 27 total12 1BR, 13 2BR, 2 3BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~204558 BARRE STREET SENIOR HOUSING
58 BARRE ST, MONTPELIER, VT, 0560212 income-restricted units of 14 total14 1BRBuilt 20129% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042WHEELER BROOK HOUSING
31 WHEELER BROOK DR, WARREN, VT, 0567418 income-restricted units8 1BR, 9 2BR, 1 3BRBuilt 20094% LIHTCCompliance through ~2039STONEWALL FARMS & BIANCHI BUILDING
208 BARRE ST, MONTPELIER, VT, 0560218 income-restricted units7 1BR, 9 2BR, 2 3BRBuilt 20084% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038CUMMINGS ST APTS REDEVELOPMENT
21 CUMMINGS ST, MONTPELIER, VT, 0560220 income-restricted units5 2BR, 10 3BR, 5 4BR+Built 20084% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038GREEN MOUNTAIN APTS
144 WALL ST, NORTHFIELD, VT, 0566329 income-restricted units of 30 total30 1BRBuilt 20079% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037RIVER STATION APTS
193 BARRE ST, MONTPELIER, VT, 0560229 income-restricted units of 36 total6 1BR, 27 2BR, 3 3BRBuilt 20064% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036EVERGREEN PLACE HOUSING
5308 MAIN ST, WAITSFIELD, VT, 0567317 income-restricted units of 18 total17 1BR, 1 2BRBuilt 20069% LIHTCCompliance through ~2036CABOT COMMONS SENIOR HOUSING
36 GLINKA RD, CABOT, VT, 056477 income-restricted units of 8 total6 1BR, 2 2BRBuilt 20059% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035MAD RIVER MEADOWS
144 BUTCHER HOUSE DR, WAITSFIELD, VT, 0567324 income-restricted units10 1BR, 8 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 20059% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035SCHOOL STREET - PLAINFIELD
123 SCHOOL ST, PLAINFIELD, VT, 0566713 income-restricted units8 1BR, 3 2BR, 2 3BRBuilt 20059% LIHTCCompliance through ~2035HIGHGATE REDEVELOPMENT
85 HIGHGATE DR, BARRE, VT, 0564174 income-restricted units of 120 total24 1BR, 63 2BR, 33 3BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034GREEN MOUNTAIN SEMINARY
38 HOLLOW RD, WATERBURY CENTER, VT, 0567714 income-restricted units of 16 total8 1BR, 8 2BRBuilt 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032MORSE BLOCK
260 S MAIN ST, BARRE, VT, 0564115 income-restricted units of 16 total8 studio, 8 1BRBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025NORTH BRANCH PHASE II
89 ELM ST, MONTPELIER, VT, 0560210 income-restricted units of 16 total3 1BR, 10 2BR, 3 3BRBuilt 19944% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024NORTH BRANCH PHASE I
87 ELM ST, MONTPELIER, VT, 0560223 income-restricted units7 studio, 8 1BR, 4 2BR, 4 3BRBuilt 19934% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023HIGHGATE APTS
106 HIGHGATE DR, BARRE, VT87 income-restricted units of 120 total24 1BR, 62 2BR, 34 3BRBuilt 19914% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2021
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 →
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Montpelier Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
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