Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 459 · Households served: 350 · Occupancy: 76% · ZIP codes served: 22
The Bennington Housing Authority operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 459 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers serve 350 households, with an occupancy rate of 76%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Bennington County.
The Bennington Housing Authority ranks fifth in the state of Vermont by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of nine authorities that offer such assistance. With 459 vouchers, it stands as a significant provider of rental support in the region, alongside other notable authorities like Rutland and Windsor.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,140 to $1,750, with an average of $1,430. This is slightly below the state average of $1,498. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 05761 at $1,750, while the lowest is in ZIP code 05253 at $1,140.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05148 | $1,310 | $1,360 | $1,590 | $2,100 | $2,330 |
| 05152 | $1,330 | $1,500 | $1,680 | $2,330 | $2,810 |
| 05155 | $1,280 | $1,400 | $1,690 | $2,080 | $2,610 |
| 05201 | $1,200 | $1,360 | $1,520 | $2,100 | $2,540 |
| 05250 | $1,300 | $1,470 | $1,640 | $2,270 | $2,740 |
| 05251 | $1,190 | $1,260 | $1,530 | $1,960 | $2,330 |
| 05252 | $1,490 | $1,680 | $1,880 | $2,600 | $3,140 |
| 05253 | $1,070 | $1,210 | $1,350 | $1,870 | $2,260 |
| 05254 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,360 | $1,880 | $2,270 |
| 05255 | $1,080 | $1,220 | $1,360 | $1,880 | $2,270 |
| 05257 | $1,360 | $1,540 | $1,720 | $2,380 | $2,870 |
| 05260 | $1,230 | $1,400 | $1,600 | $2,110 | $2,480 |
| 05261 | $1,410 | $1,540 | $1,850 | $2,470 | $2,950 |
| 05262 | $1,350 | $1,520 | $1,730 | $2,340 | $2,840 |
| 05340 | $1,280 | $1,420 | $1,650 | $2,150 | $2,650 |
| 05350 | $1,360 | $1,530 | $1,770 | $2,310 | $2,840 |
| 05352 | $1,650 | $1,870 | $2,090 | $2,890 | $3,490 |
| 05363 | $1,130 | $1,240 | $1,520 | $1,820 | $2,300 |
| 05761 | $1,540 | $1,560 | $2,020 | $2,430 | $2,840 |
| 05768 | $1,410 | $1,430 | $1,860 | $2,230 | $2,600 |
| 05775 | $1,190 | $1,200 | $1,570 | $1,870 | $2,190 |
| 05776 | $1,250 | $1,340 | $1,610 | $2,090 | $2,430 |
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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