Housing authoritiesVTBrattleboro Housing Authority
Brattleboro Housing Authority
Brattleboro Housing Authority is based in Brattleboro, Windham County, VT and administers 459 Section 8 vouchers and 26 public housing units.
HUD PHA code VT002. Program type: Combined. Households served: 304. Occupancy: 66%. ZIP codes served: 26.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-12-01.
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $805 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,122 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,223 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,489 |
| 4 bedroom | $1,853 |
| 5 bedroom | $1,974 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment), effective 2025-10-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Bottled Gas) | $183 | $215 | $231 | $248 | $265 |
| Heating (Electric) | $77 | $87 | $120 | $132 | $154 |
| Heating (Oil) | $248 | $292 | $314 | $337 | $360 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $47 | $56 | $66 | $74 | $82 |
| Cooking (Bottled Gas) | $10 | $11 | $16 | $21 | $27 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $8 | $10 | $14 | $18 | $23 |
| Other Electric | $38 | $44 | $62 | $79 | $97 |
| Water Heating (Bottled Gas) | $31 | $36 | $52 | $69 | $85 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $28 | $33 | $42 | $51 | $60 |
| Water Heating (Oil) | $42 | $49 | $71 | $93 | $115 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Project-based vouchers | Open | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Open | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05101 | $1,170 | $1,280 | $1,570 | $1,870 | $2,370 |
| 05141 | $1,210 | $1,270 | $1,530 | $1,910 | $2,200 |
| 05143 | $1,180 | $1,190 | $1,400 | $1,830 | $1,930 |
| 05146 | $1,260 | $1,370 | $1,690 | $2,010 | $2,550 |
| 05148 | $1,310 | $1,360 | $1,590 | $2,100 | $2,330 |
| 05154 | $1,220 | $1,320 | $1,630 | $1,940 | $2,460 |
| 05155 | $1,280 | $1,400 | $1,690 | $2,080 | $2,610 |
| 05158 | $980 | $1,050 | $1,290 | $1,540 | $1,870 |
| 05301 | $1,230 | $1,340 | $1,650 | $1,970 | $2,490 |
| 05341 | $1,230 | $1,340 | $1,650 | $1,960 | $2,490 |
| 05342 | $1,180 | $1,290 | $1,630 | $1,940 | $2,330 |
| 05343 | $1,100 | $1,190 | $1,470 | $1,750 | $2,220 |
| 05344 | $1,230 | $1,340 | $1,650 | $1,970 | $2,490 |
| 05345 | $1,620 | $1,760 | $2,170 | $2,590 | $3,280 |
| 05346 | $1,100 | $1,200 | $1,480 | $1,760 | $2,240 |
| 05351 | $1,360 | $1,480 | $1,830 | $2,180 | $2,760 |
| 05353 | $1,280 | $1,400 | $1,720 | $2,050 | $2,600 |
| 05354 | $1,140 | $1,240 | $1,530 | $1,820 | $2,310 |
| 05355 | $1,460 | $1,590 | $1,960 | $2,340 | $2,960 |
| 05356 | $1,120 | $1,200 | $1,470 | $1,770 | $2,010 |
| 05358 | $1,220 | $1,330 | $1,650 | $1,970 | $2,450 |
| 05359 | $1,190 | $1,290 | $1,580 | $1,900 | $2,360 |
| 05360 | $1,630 | $1,770 | $2,180 | $2,600 | $3,290 |
| 05361 | $1,110 | $1,210 | $1,550 | $1,850 | $2,150 |
| 05362 | $1,510 | $1,640 | $2,020 | $2,420 | $3,060 |
| 05363 | $1,130 | $1,240 | $1,520 | $1,820 | $2,300 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Brattleboro Housing Authority
224 Melrose St, Brattleboro, VT 05301
Phone: (802) 254-6071
Official website: brattleborohousing.org
Email updates
About Brattleboro Housing Authority
Overview
The Brattleboro Housing Authority operates 26 public housing units and administers 459 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 304 households. With an occupancy rate of 66%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a combined housing assistance provider in Windham County, Vermont.
Scale and standing
Among the 9 housing authorities in Vermont, the Brattleboro Housing Authority ranks 5th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. This places it in a significant position within the state, alongside other notable authorities such as those in Burlington and Rutland, which also manage substantial voucher programs.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $1,240 to $1,960, with an average of $1,469. This is slightly below the state average of $1,498. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 05345 at $1,960, while the lowest is in ZIP code 05158 at $1,240.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Bellows falls, VT
- Brattleboro, VT
- Bromley mtn, VT
- Chester, VT
- East dover, VT
- Grafton, VT
- Jacksonville, VT
- Jamaica, VT
- Marlboro, VT
- Mount snow, VT
- Newfane, VT
- Putney, VT
- Saxtons river, VT
- South londonderr, VT
- South newfane, VT
- Townshend, VT
- Vernon, VT
- Wardsboro, VT
- West halifax, VT
- Westminster, VT
- West townshend, VT
- West wardsboro, VT
- Whitingham, VT
- Williamsville, VT
- Wilmington, VT
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.