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Burlington Housing Authority
Burlington Housing Authority is based in Burlington, Chittenden County, VT and administers 2,467 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code VT001. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 2,165. Occupancy: 87%. ZIP codes served: 21.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from Burlington Housing Authority
- Public Hearing Notice - FY2027 Annual PlanThe Burlington Housing Authority is holding a public hearing for their Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Plan.
- SNAP BenefitsInformation about SNAP benefits is being provided by the Burlington Housing Authority.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Burlington Housing Authority
65 Main St, Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: (802) 864-0538
Official website: burlingtonhousing.org
Email updates
About Burlington Housing Authority
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- Winooski Housing AuthorityWinooski, VT, 577 vouchers
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.