State of Vermont Disaster and Move-up Preference Section 8 Voucher Waiting List

The Vermont State Housing Authority (VSHA) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications for households that qualify for the Disaster and Move-up Housing preferences on April 1, 2024 at 8:00 am ET, until further notice.

Please note: To qualify, households must be eligible for one of the following preferences:

• Disaster Preference: This preference is available to families who are displaced due to fire, flood, natural disaster, or condemnation by a local, State, or Federal Agency.
• Move-up Preference: This preference is available to families who are currently receiving rental assistance through a time limited program administered by VSHA and in compliance:
  • VSHA Continuum of Care Program- Rapid-Rehousing
  • VSHA Family Unification Program for Youth in Transition (FUP-Y)
  • VSHA Foster Youth to Independence (FYI)
  • VSHA Continuum of Care Program- Shelter + Care

There are four ways to apply while the waitlist is open:

1. Complete the online application that is available on the VSHA website.
2. Print the paper application.
3. Pick up an application from the VSHA office, located at One Prospect Street, Montpelier, VT 05602, from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday.
4. Call the VSHA at 802‐828‐1991.

This waiting list has the following preferences: 

• Disaster Preference: This preference is available to families who are displaced due to fire, flood, natural disaster, or condemnation by a local, State, or Federal Agency.
• Move-up Preference: This preference is available to families who are currently receiving rental assistance through a time limited program administered by VSHA and in compliance:
  • VSHA Continuum of Care Program- Rapid-Rehousing
  • VSHA Family Unification Program for Youth in Transition (FUP-Y)
  • VSHA Foster Youth to Independence (FYI)
  • VSHA Continuum of Care Program- Shelter + Care

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received, by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the VSHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the VSHA public notice on March 19, 2024.