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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

Mar 11, 20141 min read

Take Action: Deadline Approaching to Sign On In Support of HUD Funding

Please join the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition in signing on to the National Low Income Housing Coalition‘s letter in support...

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David Martins

Nov 27, 20131 min read

HUD: Homelessness on the Rise in Vermont

According to a report from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Vermont has seen an increase in homelessness from 2012 to...

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David Martins

Oct 22, 20131 min read

HUD Launches Affordable Care Act Resource Library Page

HUD has announced the launch of the Resource Library Page for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on the OneCPD Resource Exchange. The webpage...

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David Martins

Oct 3, 20133 min read

More on Federal Government Shutdown's Impact on Vermont

Into the third day of the federal government shutdown we are learning more about the effects the shutdown are having in Vermont. All...

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David Martins

Oct 1, 20131 min read

Federal Government Shutdown Impact on Housing in Vermont

The Burlington Free Press (PDF) has an article up on some of the impact the federal government shutdown is having in Vermont: Maura...

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David Martins

Sep 17, 20132 min read

HUD Fair Market Rent Changes

Last month HUD published in the Federal Register their proposed FY 2014 Fair Market Rents (FMRs). The FMR is considered to be the 40th...

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David Martins

Nov 22, 20111 min read

Leahy, Sanders, Welch announce grants totaling more than $1 M for economic development planning in e

(MONDAY, Nov. 21) – Senator Patrick Leahy (D), Senator Bernie Sanders (I) and Congressman Peter Welch (D) announced Monday that the...

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David Martins

Nov 22, 201118 min read

HUD and Rural Development Budget Updates

As you may know, late last week Congress passed and the President signed H.R. 2112, the “mini-bus” Appropriations Bill that funded...

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David Martins

Nov 17, 20112 min read

Investing in the Future of Northgate Apartments

VHFA, the New Northgate Housing, LLC, and the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) came together yesterday to sign the...

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David Martins

Nov 16, 20111 min read

HUD Interim Rule, ESG Allocations, & Final Rule to Define Homelessness Released Today

This morning, HUD issued an Interim Rule for the new Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program in response to changes made to...

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David Martins

Nov 16, 20111 min read

HUD Interim Rule, ESG Allocations, & Final Rule to Define Homelessness Released Today

This morning, HUD issued an Interim Rule for the new Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program in response to changes made to...

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David Martins

Sep 17, 201110 min read

Federal updates & alerts

Since Congress reconvened after its August recess, a lot has been happening at the federal level. Appended below are updates and...

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David Martins

Sep 17, 201110 min read

Federal updates & alerts

Since Congress reconvened after its August recess, a lot has been happening at the federal level. Appended below are updates and...

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David Martins

Aug 4, 20111 min read

HUD Launches New Webpage on Preserving Multifamily Properties

Source: Memo to Members, NLIHC, 7/29/11 In an ongoing effort to improve the look of HUD’s website and make it more user-friendly, HUD...

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David Martins

Jul 28, 20112 min read

Very sad news…

Phil Holmes, Director of the HUD Multifamily Program Center at the Manchester Field Office, died tragically in a motorcycle accident last...

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Governor Shumlin Announces $2.1 million in Community Development Grants

David Martins

Jul 1, 20111 min read

Governor Shumlin Announces $2.1 million in Community Development Grants

Source: Department of Economic, Housing and Community Development (DEHCD) Press Release, Josh Hanford, 6/28/11 Governor Shumlin and the...

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David Martins

Jul 1, 20113 min read

HUD clears up rules on Ex-Offender Re-Entry for PHA's

Source: NLIHC, Memo to Members, 6/24/11, vol. 16, issue 25 We know there has been some confusion in Vermont over HUD’s Ex-Offender...

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David Martins

Jul 1, 20112 min read

HUD clears up rules on Ex-Offender Re-Entry for PHA’s

Source: NLIHC, Memo to Members, 6/24/11, vol. 16, issue 25 We know there has been some confusion in Vermont over HUD’s Ex-Offender...

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