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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.
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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...
David Martins
Mar 30, 20213 min read
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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...
David Martins
Apr 15, 20152 min read
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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...
David Martins
Nov 24, 20142 min read
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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...
David Martins
Apr 1, 20131 min read
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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...
David Martins
Jan 8, 20133 min read
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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...
David Martins
Dec 27, 20121 min read
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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...
David Martins
Dec 20, 20123 min read
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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...
David Martins
Dec 19, 20121 min read
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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...
David Martins
Oct 15, 20121 min read
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Early-bird Registration fee for Vermont Statewide Housing Conference
#VT #BTV #Homeownership #HousingCreationandPreservation #Housing #Conferences #HousingMarket #HousingAgencyandNonprofitNews #VHFA
David Martins
Oct 11, 20121 min read
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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 ...
David Martins
Sep 14, 20121 min read
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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...
David Martins
Sep 14, 20121 min read
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Seven Days Article: The Other Bed Down: Will New Campus Housing Fix Burlington's Rental Problem
#HousingEvents #FairHousing #VT #Homeownership #RentalHousing #HousingCreationandPreservation #Housing #HousingHealthandSafety...
David Martins
Aug 2, 20121 min read
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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...
David Martins
Aug 2, 20121 min read
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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. ...
David Martins
Aug 2, 20121 min read
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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...
David Martins
Jul 24, 20122 min read
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Burlington Free Press: Court: Tenants must get notice on water shutoffs
#Homelessness #VT #Homeownership #Poverty #BurlingtonFreePress #RentalHousing #AdvocacyandPolicy #Housing #HousingHealthandSafety
David Martins
Jul 19, 20121 min read
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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...
David Martins
Jul 12, 20121 min read
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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...
David Martins
Jul 12, 20121 min read
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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. –...
David Martins
Jun 29, 20121 min read
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