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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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ACTION ALERT: Support universal, stable, affordable housing at the federal level!
Congress and the White House will soon get to work on the “American Recovery Plan,” a potentially $3 trillion infrastructure and recovery...
David Martins
Mar 29, 20212 min read
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New Report: Affordable Housing Supply in Vermont is Insufficient, Especially for Families with the L
The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes, a new report released today, March 18, 2021, by the National Low Income Housing Coalition...
David Martins
Mar 18, 20213 min read
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ACTION ALERT: Sign on to support increased Congressional funding for housing and homelessness resour
From our friends at the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC): Advocates for housing, community development, and ending...
David Martins
Feb 17, 20211 min read
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SIGN-ON: Urge Moderators to Ask About Housing Solutions in the September Presidential Debate
From the National Low Income Housing Coalition: During last week’s second round of Democratic debates, several presidential...
David Martins
Aug 7, 20192 min read
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House Passes Robust Spending Package for Affordable Housing
From the National Low Income Housing Coalition: The House approved by a vote of 227-194 on June 25 a five-bill FY20 spending package that...
David Martins
Jun 26, 20192 min read
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Vermont Housing Wage is $22.78, According to New Report
A new report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) found that Vermont’s “housing wage” – the hourly wage our neighbors...
David Martins
Jun 18, 20192 min read
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Celebrate the Our Homes, Our Voices Week of Action!
Each year, the National Low-Income Housing Coalition and its state partners organize a”Our Homes, Our Voices” national week of action...
David Martins
Jun 3, 20192 min read
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Rental Assistance is One of the Most Effective Anti-Poverty Policies
More and more 2020 presidential candidate hopefuls are sponsoring anti-poverty and economic development bills that offer a glimpse into...
David Martins
Apr 15, 20194 min read
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New national poll shows support for solutions to the affordable housing crisis
Last month, the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC)’s national campaign, Opportunity Starts at Home, released the results of a...
David Martins
Apr 5, 20192 min read
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From NLIHC: House Democrats Move to End Government Shutdown
The following brief comes from the National Low Income Housing Coalition. It contains a ton of useful information about the government...
David Martins
Jan 2, 20193 min read
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Action Alert: Sign On to Protect and Expand the National Housing Trust Fund
From the National Low-Income Housing Coalition: NLIHC is re-invigorating the national Housing Trust Fund (HTF) campaign to bolster...
David Martins
Dec 13, 20181 min read
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CORRECTION: Good news from DC – *FY 18* housing & homeless funding best since 2010 (not F
Apologies for the error in both the subject line and text of last week’s post on the omnibus federal spending bill. The bill funded the...
David Martins
Mar 23, 20186 min read
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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,...
David Martins
Nov 10, 20161 min read
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Vermont's Rental Housing Affordability Gap Continues to Grow
BURLINGTON, VT – In order to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment at the Fair Market Rent in Vermont, renters need to earn $21.13 an...
David Martins
Jun 13, 20162 min read
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Annual Report Finds Vermont Rents Continue to Climb Out of Reach
Burlington, VT – In order to afford a modest, two-bedroom apartment at the Fair Market Rent in Vermont, renters need to earn $20.68 per...
David Martins
May 19, 20153 min read
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Save the Date: 2015 NLIHC Housing Legislative Forum and Leadership Reception, March 1-3
Register now for the 2015 National Low Income Housing Coalition Legislative Forum and Leadership Reception, which will be held on March...
David Martins
Jan 30, 20152 min read
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NLIHC Call to Action: Urge Congress to Replace Sequestration with a Balanced Approach to Deficit Red
Sign on today to a letter urging lawmakers to act quickly to stop sequestration from taking effect in the upcoming fiscal year....
David Martins
Dec 19, 20142 min read
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Affordable Rental Housing Still Elusive For Extremely Low-Income Vermonters
A new report published in the National Low Income Housing Coalition‘s Housing Spotlight shows just how difficult it is for Vermont’s...
David Martins
Aug 27, 20142 min read
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Last Day to Register Online for NLIHC's 2014 Housing Policy Conference
Today is the last day to register online for NLIHC’s Housing Policy Conference and Lobby Day. Regular registration closes today, April...
David Martins
Apr 21, 20141 min read
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Governor's Council on Pathways From Poverty Featured by NLIHC
The Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition played an early role in the development and formation of the Governor’s Council on Pathways from...
David Martins
Apr 17, 20143 min read
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