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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

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 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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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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COVID-19 Housing & Homelessness Update 3/24/20

David Martins

Mar 24, 20207 min read

COVID-19 Housing & Homelessness Update 3/24/20

As the global pandemic continues and the situation changes rapidly, the VAHC is following COVID-19 news with a special emphasis on...

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COVID-19 Housing & Homelessness Update 3/20/20

David Martins

Mar 21, 20204 min read

COVID-19 Housing & Homelessness Update 3/20/20

As the global pandemic continues and the situation changes rapidly, the VAHC is following COVID-19 news with a special emphasis on...

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David Martins

Nov 6, 20184 min read

Housing report and resource round-up

Last week was a busy one for the housing advocacy community, with lots of new reports, resources, and materials coming out that will...

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REGISTER NOW: New England Housing Network Federal Policy Forum – 12/16

David Martins

Nov 17, 20162 min read

New England Housing Network Federal Forum Friday, December 16 9 AM – Noon Federal Reserve Bank of Boston 600 Atlantic Avenue We have...

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David Martins

Nov 10, 20161 min read

Rural Rental Preservation Data Dashboards Launched

USDA Rural Housing Service has unveiled a set of five dashboards designed to provide key data to help preserve the affordability of...

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David Martins

Nov 10, 20161 min read

Voices for Vermont's Homeless Infants & Toddlers

Please join COTS for a presentation and panel discussion on a recent UVM study highlighting the realities of providing Early Intervention...

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David Martins

Nov 10, 20161 min read

Save the Date – NLIHC Forum to Address Affordable Housing Landscape Post-Election

NLIHC’s 2017 Housing Policy Forum in Washington, DC, April 2-4, 2017 will convene thought-leaders, policy experts, researchers,...

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David Martins

Nov 10, 20161 min read

Save the Date – Better Buildings by Design 2017

Mark your calendar for Efficiency Vermont’s Better Buildings by Design 2017, the region’s premier design and construction conference,...

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David Martins

Nov 10, 20161 min read

Rutland Houses Used for Drug Trafficking Will Become Affordable, Owner-Occupied Housing

NeighborWorks of Western Vermont has gained ownership of three buildings in Rutland that were previously used to traffic drugs. This has...

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David Martins

Nov 7, 20161 min read

Office Services Coordinator Position Available at VSHA

Vermont State Housing Authority, a statewide affordable housing provider/manager, needs a professional individual to assist Executive...

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David Martins

Nov 1, 20161 min read

As Warming Shelters Across Vermont Prepare to Open, Homeless People in Chittenden County Gain a New

Over the past three years, the state of Vermont has increasingly invested greater resources in warming shelters. This has been part of an...

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David Martins

Nov 1, 20161 min read

Green Mountain Care Board Approval of All-Payer Model Supports Continuation of Successful SASH Progr

Support And Services at Home (SASH), a statewide, housing- based care management model which serves as an extension of the Blueprint for...

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David Martins

Nov 1, 20161 min read

VAHC Membership Meeting Reminder

The next Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition meeting will be held: Wednesday, November 9, 2016 9:30 -11:30 AM Vermont Center for...

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David Martins

Nov 1, 20161 min read

Joint Committee on Tax Credits Public Hearing

The Joint Committee on Tax Credits will meet to discuss proposed changes to the 2017 and 2018 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) at a public...

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David Martins

Nov 1, 20161 min read

Voices of Home Preview – French Brandon – Decker Towers, Burlington

This is a clip from our interview with French Brandon, a resident of the Burlington Housing Authority’s Decker Towers in Burlington, VT....

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David Martins

Nov 1, 20161 min read

Department of Corrections Requesting Proposals for Supportive Housing for Individuals Returning to t

The Vermont Department of Corrections has released a Request for Proposals for supportive housing for individuals returning to their...

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David Martins

Oct 25, 20161 min read

Artists and Activists Discuss Affordable Housing in Southern Vermont

Affordable housing is one of several social justice issues addressed next month at Voices of Community: Art, Food, Shelter, Justice, a...

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