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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

Aug 9, 20111 min read

Housing Managers Association Tri-State Conference

The VT, NH, ME, Tri-State Housing Managers Association Conference is taking place on October 17th to October 19th. See conference...

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David Martins

Aug 5, 20111 min read

Bennington Area Habitat hires executive director

Source: The Manchester Journal, 8/4/11, by Dawson Raspuzzi “BENNINGTON – Richard Malley was recently appointed executive director of...

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David Martins

Aug 5, 20112 min read

My Turn: Need common ground on affordable housing for UVM employees

Source: Burlington FreePress, 8/4/11, by Virginia Munkelwitz “Vermont Interfaith Action’s request to build affordable housing for...

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David Martins

Aug 5, 20111 min read

Affordable Housing Common Application Update

As you know, VHFA will be hosting a discussion on the afternoon of August 23rd, after the VHMA AFHMP training and BBQ. Below please find...

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David Martins

Aug 5, 20111 min read

Vermont successes featured in national housing newsletter

#Housing #VT

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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

Aug 3, 20111 min read

Residential development in South Burlington won't be halted

Source: WCAX.com, 7/29/11 “Residential development in South Burlington will not be halted. City councilors voted 3-2 Thursday night...

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David Martins

Aug 3, 20111 min read

Residential development in South Burlington won’t be halted

Source: WCAX.com, 7/29/11 “Residential development in South Burlington will not be halted. City councilors voted 3-2 Thursday night...

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David Martins

Aug 3, 20112 min read

Bunker Hill Mobile Home Park Co-Ops!

Source: WCAX.com, 7/26/11, by Adam Sullivan “Bunker Hill residents cut a ribbon Tuesday to the entrance of their mobile home park;...

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David Martins

Aug 3, 20111 min read

Windham Regional Commission gets $1.4M from EPA for Brownfield Programs

Source: The Commons, 7/27/11, by Olga Peters “GUILFORD—The Windham Regional Commission (WRC) has received $1 million from the federal...

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David Martins

Aug 3, 20111 min read

Unemployed and forgotten

Source: Brattleboro Reformer, 7/30/11, by Josh Stilts BRATTLEBORO — Unemployment isn’t supposed to be a career. Alexandra Jarrin, 50,...

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David Martins

Aug 2, 20112 min read

Sorrell continues effort to reduce lead hazards in Vt. rental housing

Source: VT Digger, 7/26/11, Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2011 Contact Robert F. McDougall Assistant Attorney General ...

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David Martins

Aug 2, 20111 min read

Flooding Disaster Relief Update

Here are some recent press releases from FEMA concerning aid to those affected by the spring flooding disasters in Vermont. FEMA: Money...

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David Martins

Aug 2, 20111 min read

Number of homeless veterans explodes

Source: Burlington FreePress, 7/26/11, by Greg Zoroya (USA Today) “More than 10,000 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are homeless or in ...

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The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities releases report on Section 8

David Martins

Jul 22, 20111 min read

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities releases report on Section 8

Source: CBPP, 7/21/11 “The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) has released a new report on Section 8: #Housing

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David Martins

Jul 22, 20114 min read

Federal Update on Deficit/Budget

FYI – Here’s the latest on the deficit/budget crisis and other DC updates from the perspective of the National Association of HUD Tenants...

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David Martins

Jul 22, 20111 min read

Vermont Housing Data website adds latest Census findings

Source: Housing Matters Blog, 7/20/11 “The Vermont Housing Data has added hundreds of Census data including Census 2010 demographic...

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David Martins

Jul 20, 20111 min read

Affordable Housing Common Application Information Meeting

There will be a brief common rental application informational meeting on August 23rd, following the Fair Housing training and VHMA 30th...

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David Martins

Jul 19, 20111 min read

RD section 515 NOFA for Multi-Family Housing projects Announced

Source: Robert McDonald, Housing Director VT/NH, Rural Development, US Dept. of Agriculture, 7/13/11 The RD section 515 NOFA for...

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David Martins

Jul 19, 20111 min read

VT State Housing Authority Awarded with 15 New Veterans Vouchers

Source: Richard Williams, Executive Director of the Vermont State Housing Authority, 7/14/11; Press release from HUD & VA; Press release...

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