Blog

Here you'll find the latest information about what's happening at our member organizations, opportunities in the community, and the latest news from the Legislature. Also VAHC Staff share their thoughts about the housing crisis in Vermont.

David Martins

Nov 16, 20212 min read

Addressing Housing as a Community

While the winter season has brought forth colder days and darker evenings, some glimmers of excitement have emerged as the start of a new...

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David Martins

Oct 8, 20213 min read

Out of Storm and Peril: Rental Housing Safety in Vermont

“Out of storm and manifold perils rose an enduring state, the home of freedom and unity.” These words are the epitaph printed on the...

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David Martins

Sep 2, 20211 min read

VCEH seeks RFPs: HUD Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity

HUD has opened the Continuum of Care (CoC) competition for the 2021 Fiscal Year! A Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) has been...

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David Martins

Sep 2, 20213 min read

Vermont’s Housing Crisis: Observations From a New Vermont Renter

Stepping into my service year with the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition as the new Resident Engagement VISTA, I knew that my...

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David Martins

Aug 18, 20214 min read

Home & Housing: From the New VAHC Director

Moving to a new state is much more than a one weekend long event. It takes some time before the process of moving truly feels “done” and...

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David Martins

Jul 21, 20211 min read

Vermont Housing Statistics Video

It’s not a secret—Vermont is experiencing a housing crisis. There’s so much going on (high rents, escalating home prices, motel vouchers,...

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David Martins

Jul 21, 20212 min read

VAHC Announces New Director

David Martins to lead dynamic statewide membership organization “I’m so excited about beginning this journey with VAHC,” David says....

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Housing Costs Remain “Out of Reach” for Low-Wage Workers Nationally and in Vermont

David Martins

Jul 19, 20216 min read

Housing Costs Remain “Out of Reach” for Low-Wage Workers Nationally and in Vermont

On July 14th, the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) released its 2021 Out of Reach report. Each year, the Out of Reach report...

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David Martins

Jul 16, 20211 min read

Have you experienced housing discrimination in Vermont?

Have you ever been denied access to housing or been treated differently in your apartment search or home purchase, financing or other...

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David Martins

Jul 13, 20212 min read

How our 2021 Legislative Priorities Fared

The 2021 Legislative session in Vermont was a historic one for housing advocates across the board. While VAHC cheers the unprecedented...

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David Martins

Jul 8, 20211 min read

NLIHC ERASE Grant: Funding Opportunity to help ensure equitable access to ERA funds

The National Low Income Housing Coalition has launched a new grant program to fund state and local organizations to work to ensure that...

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Evictions and the Pandemic in Vermont: Updates and Time Frames

David Martins

Jul 6, 20214 min read

Evictions and the Pandemic in Vermont: Updates and Time Frames

Vermont’s eviction moratorium was a keystone measure in protecting renters during the pandemic. Now that the pandemic is subsiding,...

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David Martins

Jul 6, 20212 min read

Cindy Reid: Statement from the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition re: S.79

While we are grateful for Governor Scott’s actions to create more affordable housing in Vermont, we are disappointed by his veto of S.79,...

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David Martins

Jul 2, 20213 min read

Op-Ed by Coalition Chair Cindy Reid: S. 79 will help make sure Vermonters have safe, decent housing

The need for safe and decent housing is a daily news topic these days – as is the incredible shortage of available housing. We have all...

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As the pandemic subsides, so do critical housing protections

David Martins

Jun 15, 20214 min read

As the pandemic subsides, so do critical housing protections

As Vermont’s State of Emergency expires and the state reopens, evictions resume and the emergency housing program narrows eligibility....

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David Martins

May 27, 20212 min read

Evernorth survey shines light on low-income residents’ pandemic experiences

Evernorth’s Connections Program and the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition (VAHC) have been engaged in a 6-month phone survey in an...

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Issue Spotlight: Improving housing conditions for migrant farmworkers

David Martins

Apr 29, 20216 min read

Issue Spotlight: Improving housing conditions for migrant farmworkers

Vermont dairy farmworkers are surely some of the folks most in need of a safe, comfortable place to rest at the end of the day. They work...

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David Martins

Apr 22, 20211 min read

The VCEH Training Initiative is Live!

The Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness has new training modules to help others learn how Vermont organizations are working to end...

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David Martins

Apr 19, 20212 min read

What does the American Rescue Plan mean for Vermont?

If you’re wondering why everyone keeps talking about “ARPA,” you’re not alone. The American Rescue Plan Act, the most recent federal...

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Issue Spotlight: Ensuring Rental Housing Safety

David Martins

Apr 16, 20214 min read

Issue Spotlight: Ensuring Rental Housing Safety

Vermont renters, especially those with the lowest incomes, face not only a critical shortage of affordable housing, but a crumbling...

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