Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 2,467 · Households served: 2,165 · Occupancy: 87% · ZIP codes served: 21
The Burlington Housing Authority (BHA) operates exclusively through Section 8 vouchers, managing 2,467 vouchers that serve 2,165 households. With an occupancy rate of 87%, BHA is a key provider of rental assistance in Chittenden County, Vermont. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing entirely on voucher-based support.
The Burlington Housing Authority ranks first among the two authorities serving the same ZIP codes in the Burlington-South Burlington area. It holds the second-largest voucher program in the state, out of nine authorities with vouchers. For comparison, the Winooski Housing Authority, another peer in the region, administers 577 Section 8 vouchers.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the Burlington area ranges from $1,750 to $2,450, with an average of $2,055. This is significantly higher than the state average of $1,498. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 05495 at $2,450, while the lowest is in ZIP code 05444 at $1,750.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05401 | $1,730 | $1,920 | $2,420 | $3,060 | $3,180 |
| 05403 | $1,730 | $1,910 | $2,410 | $3,040 | $3,170 |
| 05404 | $1,660 | $1,840 | $2,320 | $2,930 | $3,050 |
| 05405 | $1,730 | $1,920 | $2,420 | $3,060 | $3,180 |
| 05408 | $1,620 | $1,790 | $2,260 | $2,850 | $2,970 |
| 05439 | $1,480 | $1,630 | $2,060 | $2,610 | $2,710 |
| 05444 | $1,350 | $1,490 | $1,930 | $2,480 | $2,550 |
| 05445 | $1,430 | $1,600 | $2,020 | $2,500 | $2,940 |
| 05446 | $1,410 | $1,560 | $1,970 | $2,490 | $2,590 |
| 05452 | $1,480 | $1,640 | $2,060 | $2,600 | $2,710 |
| 05461 | $1,580 | $1,750 | $2,200 | $2,780 | $2,890 |
| 05462 | $1,490 | $1,660 | $2,120 | $2,640 | $2,940 |
| 05465 | $1,520 | $1,680 | $2,120 | $2,680 | $2,790 |
| 05468 | $1,580 | $1,750 | $2,200 | $2,780 | $2,890 |
| 05477 | $1,660 | $1,840 | $2,320 | $2,930 | $3,050 |
| 05482 | $1,390 | $1,540 | $1,940 | $2,480 | $2,550 |
| 05487 | $1,350 | $1,490 | $1,930 | $2,480 | $2,840 |
| 05489 | $1,350 | $1,490 | $1,930 | $2,480 | $2,550 |
| 05494 | $1,880 | $2,090 | $2,630 | $3,320 | $3,460 |
| 05495 | $1,730 | $1,910 | $2,410 | $3,040 | $3,170 |
| 05676 | $1,500 | $1,650 | $2,160 | $2,700 | $2,830 |
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area:
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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