Marsh House Apartments – Now Accepting Applications!
Marsh House is open! Located on 51 South Main Street in Waterbury, Marsh House brings 26 permanently affordable apartment homes to Central Vermont.
In Vermont, affordability is relative to Area Median Income (AMI). AMI is the midpoint income for a given county. The rent range for Marsh House will be determined by 30% to 80% AMI, creating multiple affordable housing opportunities for folks at varying income levels in Waterbury.
Downstreet is now accepting eligibility applications for Marsh House. To determine your eligibility and indicate your interest in Marsh House, start your application today at the link below. Outreach and application follow up will begin in late spring. Lease-ups and move-ins will happen in the summer of 2026.
Unit Types Available:
Marsh house offers 26 new studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartment homes in the heart of Waterbury. In partnership with Upper Valley Services, three apartment homes will be set aside for community members with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Included in Rent:
- Heat & Hot Water
- Trash & Recycling
- Snow Removal
- Parking
- Landscaping & Property Maintenance
- Elevator Access
- No Pets Allowed
Application Details:
- Download our application here.
Printed applications are available outside our 22 Keith Ave, Barre office, in the application box located to the right of our main office door. - Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received.
- Submit applications via email to Applications@downstreet.org, drop them off in person, or mailed to Downstreet Housing, Attn: Louise Wood, 22 Keith Ave, Suite 100, Barre, VT 05641.
Income Guidelines:
- Minimum annual income to qualify 2x the rent
- Maximum income limits apply and vary based on household size.
- Income limits do not apply to Section 8 voucher holders.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to join a vibrant new community!

