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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

Oct 25, 20162 min read

HUD Expands Housing Protections for Victims of Violence

Today, HUD released key protections that are part of a larger effort to safeguard those living in fear in their homes. In an address to...

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David Martins

Oct 25, 20161 min read

Vermont’s First Net Zero Energy, Affordable Housing Development Opens

Affordable Housing Coalition member Cathedral Square has completed a new project in Waltham that provides affordable housing that is good...

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David Martins

Oct 25, 20161 min read

Registration Deadline for Vermont State Housing Conference Extended

The registration deadline for the Vermont State Housing Conference has been extended from October 28th to November 4th. The conference...

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NLIHC Releases "Housing Spotlight: The Long Wait for a Home"

David Martins

Oct 18, 20161 min read

NLIHC Releases "Housing Spotlight: The Long Wait for a Home"

The National Low Income Housing Coalition has released a new report entitled “Housing Spotlight: The Long Wait for a Home,” in which they...

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David Martins

Oct 18, 20161 min read

HUD "Huddle" With Grantees

As part of the Multifamily for Tomorrow Transformation, HUD’s Boston Satellite Office and the Northeast Region now have designated Grants...

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David Martins

Oct 18, 20161 min read

Obama Administration Releases Housing Development Toolkit

The White House recently released a Housing Development Toolkit, available here, which details actions that state and local jurisdictions...

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David Martins

Oct 18, 20161 min read

Quechee’s Affordable Housing Complex Helps Its Residents Grow

This is an inspiring story about a resident formerly of Upper Valley haven, a VAHC resident, who is now thriving because of the...

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David Martins

Oct 18, 20161 min read

Save the Date – Joint Committee on Tax Credits

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

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David Martins

Oct 18, 20161 min read

Register Today for the Vermont State Housing Conference

The Vermont State Housing Conference will be held at the Hilton Burlington and will begin on Monday, November 14 at 12:30pm and feature...

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David Martins

Oct 7, 20161 min read

Affordable Housing Coalition Membership Meeting Wednesday, October 12

Friends, Just a reminder that next Wednesday, October 12, will be our monthly membership meeting from 9:30 to 11:30 at the Vermont...

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David Martins

Oct 7, 20161 min read

More than $9 million in Grants to Aid Victims of Violence

Vermont has been awarded $9 million in federal funds to help support victims of domestic violence and other violent crimes. The new...

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David Martins

Oct 7, 20161 min read

USDA Honors Local Disability Rights Advocate Tyler Sweetin

Vermont disability advocate and Affordable Housing Coalition Steering Committee member Tyler Sweetin was honored by the USDA last week...

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David Martins

Oct 7, 20161 min read

Champlain Housing Trust Exceeds Governor's Goal for Housing People Experiencing Homelessness

Champlain Housing Trust has exceed the 15 percent goal of housing formerly homeless people in their portfolio. CHT now houses 255...

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David Martins

Oct 7, 20161 min read

USDA Awards Grants to Seven Vermont and New Hampshire Non-Profits to Preserve Affordable Rural Housi

The US Dept. of Agriculture announced $314,084 of new funding to preserve 58 homes in Vermont and New Hampshire for loans and grants to...

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New Affordable Apartments Open in Hinesburg

David Martins

Oct 4, 20162 min read

New Affordable Apartments Open in Hinesburg

Hinesburg, VT – Thursday afternoon brought together scores of interested onlookers as two local nonprofit housing organizations marked...

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David Martins

Oct 4, 20161 min read

Treasury Department Awards Housing Vermont $2 Million Grant

Housing Vermont was recently informed of its receipt of a $2 Million grant from the Treasury Department’s Capital Magnet Fund, which will...

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David Martins

Oct 4, 20161 min read

Resident Service Coordinator Position Available

Stewart Property Management is seeking a Part-time Resident Service Coordinator (RSC) to work 8 to 20 hours per week at a housing complex...

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David Martins

Oct 4, 20161 min read

VCLF Child Care Loan Coordinator Position Available

The Vermont Community Loan Fund is recruiting a loan coordinator to support our Child Care Loan Program. The person selected will work in...

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VHFA: Fair Market Rents Rise in Every Vermont County

David Martins

Sep 30, 20161 min read

VHFA: Fair Market Rents Rise in Every Vermont County

From the Vermont Housing Finance Agency: On October 1, 2016, the Fair Market Rents in every Vermont county will go up. Fair Market Rents...

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David Martins

Sep 30, 20161 min read

Save the Date – Vermont Community Development Association Fall Conference and Annual Meeting

The Vermont Community Development Association will be holding its Fall Conference and Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 18 from 9am to...

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