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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 30, 20213 min read

Issue Spotlight: Vermont Home Prices Soar, Squeezing Workers Vermonters Out

The rapidly rising price of homes in Vermont is a worrying trend. Strikingly, sales of $1 million homes in Vermont nearly tripled in the...

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Down Payment Assistance Is A Sound Investment For Vermont

David Martins

Apr 15, 20152 min read

Down Payment Assistance Is A Sound Investment For Vermont

In recent years, the high cost of rent is putting a severe financial burden on many Vermonters. Homeownership rates are going down...

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Why Aren't Vermont Millennials Buying Homes?

David Martins

Nov 24, 20142 min read

Why Aren't Vermont Millennials Buying Homes?

At last week’s Vermont Statewide Housing Conference John Pelletier of Champlain College and Anthony Poore of the Federal Reserve Bank of...

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VHFA to offer down payment and closing cost assistance for Vermonters

David Martins

Apr 1, 20131 min read

VHFA to offer down payment and closing cost assistance for Vermonters

By Seth Leonard. Reposted from Housing Matters, March 29, 2013. “Housing Matters is pleased to announce that beginning Monday, April...

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David Martins

Jan 8, 20133 min read

Gov. Shumlin outlines administration changes

Reposted from January 3rd, 2013 Press Release. Contact: Susan Allen, 802-279-8493. On January 3, 2013, Governor Peter Shumlin issued a...

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David Martins

Dec 27, 20121 min read

Early registration open for NLIHC Housing Policy Conference

Early registration for the National Low-Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) Housing Policy Conference & Lobby Day is now open. The...

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David Martins

Dec 20, 20123 min read

In case you missed it: Providing the security of a home

By Brenda Torpy, CEO of Champlain Housing Trust. Reposted from the Burlington Free Press, November 22, 2012. “Snow is in the air. It’s...

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David Martins

Dec 19, 20121 min read

Housing Challenges in Rural Communities

Reposted from the National Low-Income Housing Coalition‘s Memo to Members, December 7, 2012. “A new report from the Housing Assistance...

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David Martins

Oct 15, 20121 min read

2012 Vermont Statewide Housing Conference – register today!

Vermont’s largest housing event is coming to the Hilton Burlington on Thursday, November 15! Keynote Speaker: Xavier de Sousa...

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Early-bird Registration fee for Vermont Statewide Housing Conference

David Martins

Oct 11, 20121 min read

Early-bird Registration fee for Vermont Statewide Housing Conference

#VT #BTV #Homeownership #HousingCreationandPreservation #Housing #Conferences #HousingMarket #HousingAgencyandNonprofitNews #VHFA

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David Martins

Sep 14, 20121 min read

Proposed Vermont Fire and Building Safety Code – 2012 Public Hearing Schedule

Location: Division of Fire Safety – Rutland Regional Office 24 Howe Street – Rutland, VT Date: Friday – September 21, 2012 Time: 1 PM ...

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David Martins

Sep 14, 20121 min read

Senator Bernie Sanders Recognized by National Housing Group

By Chris Donnelly, Champlain Housing Trust & Jessica Grant, National CLT Network, September 11, 2012 Burlington, Vermont – “The National...

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Seven Days Article: The Other Bed Down: Will New Campus Housing Fix Burlington's Rental Problem

David Martins

Aug 2, 20121 min read

Seven Days Article: The Other Bed Down: Will New Campus Housing Fix Burlington's Rental Problem

#HousingEvents #FairHousing #VT #Homeownership #RentalHousing #HousingCreationandPreservation #Housing #HousingHealthandSafety...

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David Martins

Aug 2, 20121 min read

Housing Division Rules Public Hearing: August 21, 2012

The Department of Economic, Housing and Community Development will hold a public hearing on August 21, 2012 at 9:30 AM in the Calvin...

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David Martins

Aug 2, 20121 min read

Vermont's CDBG Disaster Recovery Action Plan submitted to HUD

Vermont’s CDBG Disaster Recovery Action Plan was submitted to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on July 20, 2012. ...

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David Martins

Jul 24, 20122 min read

Re-Envisioning the General Assistance Housing Program: Open Meeting for Stakeholder Input

Re-posted from the Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness & the Agency of Human Services The Vermont Department for Children and...

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Burlington Free Press: Court: Tenants must get notice on water shutoffs

David Martins

Jul 19, 20121 min read

Burlington Free Press: Court: Tenants must get notice on water shutoffs

#Homelessness #VT #Homeownership #Poverty #BurlingtonFreePress #RentalHousing #AdvocacyandPolicy #Housing #HousingHealthandSafety

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David Martins

Jul 12, 20121 min read

Vermont 5-Year Plan Feedback Needed

Your feedback is important! The Vermont 5-Year Plan to End Homelessness Committee created and each voted on the top goals and strategies...

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David Martins

Jul 12, 20121 min read

Job Posting: Vermont Center For Independent Living, Peer Advocate Counselor

Vermont Center for Independent Living, a statewide disability rights organization, is currently seeking a candidate for the following...

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David Martins

Jun 29, 20121 min read

VCDA Presents a Community Tour: Hardwick, A Success Story – July 19, 2012

The Vermont Community Development Association (VCDA) Presents a Community Tour: Hardwick a Success Story! Thursday, July 19, 9:00 a.m. –...

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