Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Rutland County, Vermont
Rutland County has a HUD fair market rent of $1,541 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,000 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $29.63 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,541
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 13% less than in Vermont
- Typical rent
- $1,000
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 19% less than in Vermont
- Wage needed
- $29.63
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $61,640 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 50%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 4% more than in Vermont
Only here
Renting in Rutland County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Rutland County has the lowest typical rent in its area: $1,000, less than any of its 6 neighboring counties; next is Windham County ($1,056).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Rutland County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Rutland County was $1,799 a month in September 2026. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,170 | $22.50 | $46,800 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,178 | $22.65 | $47,120 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,541 | $29.63 | $61,640 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,836 | $35.31 | $73,440 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,149 | $41.33 | $85,960 |
HUD area: Rutland County, VT. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 32 ZIP codes in Rutland County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,320 in 05732 to $2,020 in 05761. 22 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($1,541).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 05701 | Rutland County, VT | $1,150 | $1,150 | $1,510 | $1,800 | $2,110 |
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| 05730 | Rutland County, VT | $1,260 | $1,270 | $1,580 | $1,960 | $2,180 |
| 05731 | Rutland County, VT | $1,120 | $1,170 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,260 |
| 05732 | Rutland County, VT | $1,000 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,570 | $1,840 |
| 05733 | Addison County, VT | $1,250 | $1,270 | $1,660 | $1,980 | $2,370 |
| 05733 | Rutland County, VT | $1,250 | $1,270 | $1,660 | $1,980 | $2,370 |
| 05735 | Rutland County, VT | $1,520 | $1,530 | $2,000 | $2,380 | $2,790 |
| 05736 | Rutland County, VT | $1,190 | $1,190 | $1,560 | $1,860 | $2,180 |
| 05737 | Rutland County, VT | $1,150 | $1,160 | $1,500 | $1,810 | $2,090 |
| 05738 | Rutland County, VT | $1,500 | $1,510 | $1,980 | $2,360 | $2,760 |
| 05739 | Rutland County, VT | $1,150 | $1,150 | $1,510 | $1,800 | $2,110 |
| 05742 | Rutland County, VT | $1,230 | $1,240 | $1,620 | $1,930 | $2,270 |
| 05743 | Addison County, VT | $1,160 | $1,170 | $1,530 | $1,820 | $2,130 |
| 05743 | Rutland County, VT | $1,160 | $1,170 | $1,530 | $1,820 | $2,130 |
| 05744 | Rutland County, VT | $1,300 | $1,310 | $1,710 | $2,030 | $2,390 |
| 05751 | Rutland County, VT | $1,380 | $1,390 | $1,820 | $2,170 | $2,540 |
| 05757 | Rutland County, VT | $1,280 | $1,290 | $1,690 | $2,010 | $2,360 |
| 05758 | Rutland County, VT | $1,220 | $1,220 | $1,600 | $1,910 | $2,230 |
| 05758 | Windsor County, VT | $1,220 | $1,220 | $1,600 | $1,910 | $2,230 |
| 05759 | Rutland County, VT | $1,220 | $1,220 | $1,600 | $1,910 | $2,230 |
| 05761 | Bennington County, VT | $1,540 | $1,560 | $2,020 | $2,430 | $2,840 |
| 05761 | Rutland County, VT | $1,540 | $1,560 | $2,020 | $2,430 | $2,840 |
| 05762 | Rutland County, VT | $1,130 | $1,140 | $1,490 | $1,780 | $2,080 |
| 05762 | Windsor County, VT | $1,130 | $1,140 | $1,490 | $1,780 | $2,080 |
| 05763 | Rutland County, VT | $1,200 | $1,210 | $1,580 | $1,880 | $2,200 |
| 05764 | Rutland County, VT | $1,060 | $1,070 | $1,400 | $1,670 | $1,950 |
| 05765 | Rutland County, VT | $1,230 | $1,240 | $1,620 | $1,930 | $2,260 |
| 05773 | Rutland County, VT | $1,180 | $1,190 | $1,560 | $1,860 | $2,180 |
| 05774 | Rutland County, VT | $1,340 | $1,350 | $1,760 | $2,100 | $2,450 |
| 05775 | Bennington County, VT | $1,190 | $1,200 | $1,570 | $1,870 | $2,190 |
| 05775 | Rutland County, VT | $1,190 | $1,200 | $1,570 | $1,870 | $2,190 |
| 05777 | Rutland County, VT | $1,230 | $1,240 | $1,620 | $1,930 | $2,260 |
- 05701 · Rutland County, VT $1,510$1,800
- 05730 · Rutland County, VT $1,580$1,960
- 05731 · Rutland County, VT $1,520$1,810
- 05732 · Rutland County, VT $1,320$1,570
- 05733 · Addison County, VT $1,660$1,980
- 05733 · Rutland County, VT $1,660$1,980
- 05735 · Rutland County, VT $2,000$2,380
- 05736 · Rutland County, VT $1,560$1,860
- 05737 · Rutland County, VT $1,500$1,810
- 05738 · Rutland County, VT $1,980$2,360
- 05739 · Rutland County, VT $1,510$1,800
- 05742 · Rutland County, VT $1,620$1,930
- 05743 · Addison County, VT $1,530$1,820
- 05743 · Rutland County, VT $1,530$1,820
- 05744 · Rutland County, VT $1,710$2,030
- 05751 · Rutland County, VT $1,820$2,170
- 05757 · Rutland County, VT $1,690$2,010
- 05758 · Rutland County, VT $1,600$1,910
- 05758 · Windsor County, VT $1,600$1,910
- 05759 · Rutland County, VT $1,600$1,910
- 05761 · Bennington County, VT $2,020$2,430
- 05761 · Rutland County, VT $2,020$2,430
- 05762 · Rutland County, VT $1,490$1,780
- 05762 · Windsor County, VT $1,490$1,780
- 05763 · Rutland County, VT $1,580$1,880
- 05764 · Rutland County, VT $1,400$1,670
- 05765 · Rutland County, VT $1,620$1,930
- 05773 · Rutland County, VT $1,560$1,860
- 05774 · Rutland County, VT $1,760$2,100
- 05775 · Bennington County, VT $1,570$1,870
- 05775 · Rutland County, VT $1,570$1,870
- 05777 · Rutland County, VT $1,620$1,930
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Rutland County, 50% of renter households are in that position; in Vermont, 48%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
50%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
6,304 households rent in Rutland County
- Spend half or more of their income 26%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 24%
- Spend less than 30% 50%
Compared with the state and the country
- Rutland 50%
- Vermont 48%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Rutland County
HUD lists 44 properties with homes for low-income households in Rutland County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 26
- HUD-assisted
- 18
1,135 homes in all; 979 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Bardwell House HUD-assisted 142 Merchants Row, Rutland 05701 75 low-income homes · For older adults · (802) 775-1100
- Parker House HUD-assisted 129 Church St, Rutland 05701 46 low-income homes · For older adults
- Regency Manor HUD-assisted 8 Regency Mnr, Rutland 05701 121 homes, 45 low-income · For families
- Castleton Meadows HUD-assisted 148 Castleton Meadows Ln, Castleton 05735 41 low-income homes · For older adults
- Appletree Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) Appletree Lane, Fair Haven 40 low-income homes · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 5 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2020 · For older adults, families
- Appletree Apartments HUD-assisted 1 Appletree Ln, Fair Haven 05743 40 low-income homes · For families
- Maples I Tax credit (LIHTC) 207 Stratton Rd, Rutland 51 homes, 36 low-income · 1 bd: 42 · 2 bd: 9 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Maple Village HUD-assisted 72 Pine St, Rutland 05701 36 homes, 35 low-income · For older adults
- Park Village II Tax credit (LIHTC) 274 Mulcahy Dr, Brandon 34 low-income homes · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 3 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Rutland Rehab II Tax credit (LIHTC) 52 Williams St, Rutland 31 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 1 · In service since 2001 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
- Village Manor HUD-assisted 1 Village Mnr, Pittsford 05763 31 homes, 30 low-income · For older adults
- Park Village I Tax credit (LIHTC) 252 Mulcahy Dr, Brandon 39 homes, 26 low-income · 1 bd: 27 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2000 · For older adults, families
- Forest Park Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 12 Hickory St, Rutland 33 homes, 26 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 11 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Brandon Scattered Site (THAYER) Tax credit (LIHTC) Conant SQ, Brandon 27 homes, 25 low-income · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 17 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Rutland Scattered III Tax credit (LIHTC) 42 Pine St, Rutland 25 homes, 24 low-income · 1 bd: 5 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Mahoney Grove Apartments HUD-assisted A1 Hospital Hts, Rutland 05701 22 low-income homes · For families
- Hickory Street - Phase III Tax credit (LIHTC) Hickory ST + Juneberry Lane, Rutland 22 homes, 21 low-income · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2017 · For families, people experiencing homelessness
- Linden Terrace Tax credit (LIHTC) 160 Holly St, Rutland 22 homes, 20 low-income · 1 bd: 18 · 2 bd: 4 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Stanislaus Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 95 Barnes St, West Rutland 21 homes, 20 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Autumn Leaves Tax credit (LIHTC) 24 Grove St, Poultney 20 low-income homes · 1 bd: 20 · In service since 1994 · For older adults
- Conant Square HUD-assisted 30 Conant Sq, Brandon 05733 19 low-income homes · For older adults
- Conant Square Inn Tax credit (LIHTC) 30 Conant Sq, Brandon 19 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 17 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2007 · For older adults
- Hickory Street Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 13 Hickory St, Rutland 23 homes, 18 low-income · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 14 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Linden Terrace HUD-assisted 191 Grove St, Rutland 05701 22 homes, 18 low-income · For older adults
- Heritage Court Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 624 York St, Poultney 17 homes, 16 low-income · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2017 · For older adults
- Benson Heights Tax credit (LIHTC) 2747 Stage Rd, Benson 15 low-income homes · 1 bd: 13 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2013 · For older adults
- Benson Heights HUD-assisted 2747 Stage Rd, Benson 05743 15 low-income homes · For older adults
- Maples II Tax credit (LIHTC) 207 Stratton Rd, Rutland 32 homes, 14 low-income · 1 bd: 26 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
- Colonial Apartments HUD-assisted 291 Marble St, West Rutland 05777 14 low-income homes · For older adults
- Colonial Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 317 Marble St, West Rutland 14 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Heritage Court HUD-assisted 624 York St, Poultney 05764 14 low-income homes · For older adults
- Watkins School and Carriage House Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 26 Watkins Ave, Rutland 14 low-income homes · 1 bd: 14 · In service since 2015 · For older adults
- Tuttle Block Apartments HUD-assisted 13 Center St, Rutland 05701 16 homes, 13 low-income · For families · (802) 775-3139
- Adams House Tax credit (LIHTC) 57 S Park Pl, Fair Haven 13 low-income homes · 1 bd: 13 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Rutland Afs Scattered Sites Tax credit (LIHTC) 44 Allen St, Rutland 13 low-income homes · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 10 · 3 bd: 2 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Tuttle Block Tax credit (LIHTC) 9 Center St, Rutland 13 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Alfred Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 20 Airport Rd, Fair Haven 17 homes, 12 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 13 · In service since 1998 · For families
- Parsons Hill HUD-assisted RR 2 Box 4a, Castleton 05735 12 low-income homes · For families
- Proctor Place HUD-assisted 1 Proctor Pl, Proctor 05765 12 low-income homes · For older adults
- School House Apartments HUD-assisted 88 Main St, Poultney 05764 11 low-income homes · For older adults
- 64 School Street Tax credit (LIHTC) 64 School St, Rutland 10 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 2 · 3 bd: 6 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Columbian Avenue Tax credit (LIHTC) 194 Columbian Ave, Rutland 9 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 3 · 3 bd: 2 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2001 · For families
- The Harvey House HUD-assisted 1997 Main St, Castleton 05735 8 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
- Kazon Building Tax credit (LIHTC) 110 Marble St, West Rutland 6 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 3 · 2 bd: 2 · In service since 2004 · For families
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Rutland County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Rutland County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,000 | $36,650 | $58,650 |
| 2 people | $25,150 | $41,900 | $67,000 |
| 3 people | $28,300 | $47,150 | $75,400 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,350 | $83,750 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,550 | $90,450 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,750 | $97,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $64,950 | $103,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $69,150 | $110,550 |
Area median income: $98,500. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Rutland County, VT. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,053 – $1,287
- 1 bedroom $1,060 – $1,296
- 2 bedrooms $1,387 – $1,695
- 3 bedrooms $1,652 – $2,020
- 4 bedrooms $1,934 – $2,364
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Rutland Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 481 vouchers (802) 775-2926 Rutland Housing Authority: kloso@rhavt.org
Housing agencies in Vermont Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Vermont
What Vermont law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- When must they return my deposit?
- 14 days
- 9 V.S.A. §4461(c)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 14 days
- 9 V.S.A. §4467(a)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 60 days
- 9 V.S.A. §4467(c)-(e)
- How much notice before a rent increase?
- 60 days
- 9 V.S.A. §4455(b)
- Only a court order can remove you9 V.S.A. §4463
- Protection from retaliation9 V.S.A. §4465(a)
- Protection related to immigration status9 V.S.A. §4503(a)(1)-(2)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Rutland County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Rutland County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Bennington-Rutland Opportunity Council, Inc. (BROC)
45 Union St, Rutland
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 3 more
Tool
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It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Rutland County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
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Your move
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Cash to move in
$3,082
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $1,541
- Security deposit
- $1,541
- Total
- $3,082
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Rutland County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,170; 1 bedroom: $1,178; 2 bedrooms: $1,541; 3 bedrooms: $1,836; 4 bedrooms: $2,149. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Rutland County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($1,541) without spending more than 30% of income takes $29.63 an hour full time, or $61,640 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Rutland County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $52,350 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Rutland County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,387 and $1,695 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Rutland County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,320 in 05732 to $2,020 in 05761. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Rutland County?
HUD lists 44 properties with homes for low-income households in Rutland County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Rutland County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Rutland County, 50% of renter households are in that position; in Vermont, 48%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).