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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

Dec 1, 20175 min read

House and Senate Tax Bills Will Decimate Affordable Housing in Vermont

MONTPELIER, VT — The Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition (VAHC), a state leader in housing policy, research and advocacy, today issued...

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David Martins

Oct 31, 20172 min read

CURRENT HOUSING JOB OPENINGS

VT Housing & Conservation Board Manager of Federal Housing Programs A s a member of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board (VHCB)...

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David Martins

Feb 6, 20171 min read

Job Posting – Chittenden Homeless Alliance Coordinator – VHFA

As primary staff member of the Chittenden County Homeless Alliance, supports the administrative work under the direction of the Steering...

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David Martins

Apr 22, 20163 min read

VHFA Awards Millions In Tax Credits For Affordable Housing:

On Monday, April 18, the Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) Board of Commissioners committed federal low-income housing tax credits...

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David Martins

Feb 3, 20162 min read

VHFA Seeks To Extend Assistance For First-Time Home Buyers

The Vermont Housing Finance Agency is seeking to extend their down-payment assistance program, which began last August. Through this...

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David Martins

Oct 9, 20151 min read

VAHC TV: VHFA Down Payment Assistance Program

Host Erhard Mahnke speaks with Executive Director of Vermont Housing Finance Agency, Sarah Carpenter, on VHFA’s new Down Payment...

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David Martins

Sep 22, 20153 min read

Down Payment Assistance Offered For First Time Homebuyers In Vermont

On Friday Governor Shumlin joined VHFA and other state and community leaders to launch a new down payment assistance program for first...

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David Martins

Aug 17, 20151 min read

Joint Committee on Tax Credits Meeting – Wednesday, August 19

The Joint Committee on Tax Credits will hold a meeting to discuss potential changes to Vermont’s Qualified Action Plan. This meeting is...

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David Martins

Jun 12, 20151 min read

First-Time Homebuyers Eligible For $5,000 In Down Payment Assistance

Earlier this week, Sarah Carpenter of the Vermont Housing Finance Agency discussed their new program that will provide down-payment...

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Governor Approves New VHFA Down Payment Assistance Program

David Martins

Jun 5, 20152 min read

Governor Approves New VHFA Down Payment Assistance Program

On Wednesday, Governor Shumlin signed a new bill that includes a down payment assistance program through the Vermont Housing Finance...

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Down Payment Assistance Is A Sound Investment For Vermont

David Martins

Apr 15, 20152 min read

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...

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David Martins

Jan 23, 20151 min read

VHFA FY 2014 Annual Report

The Vermont Housing Finance Agency has released their FY 2014 Annual Report. The report contains detailed statistical information on who,...

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David Martins

Dec 18, 20141 min read

New England Resident Service Coordinators – Vermont Conference, Save the Date & Sponsorshi

VHFA and the State of Vermont would like to invite you to be a part of the premiere educational training for Resident Service...

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David Martins

Oct 3, 20141 min read

VAHC TV: 2014 Vermont Statewide Housing Conference Preview

The Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition has a bimonthly program on CCTV and this month Maura Collins, Director of Policy and...

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David Martins

Jun 22, 20141 min read

Welch Highlights LIHTC Legislation at Bobbin Mill Apartments in Burlington

In case you missed, last week CCTV aired a press conference with Congressman Peter Welch at the Bobbin Mill Apartments with Burlington...

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David Martins

Mar 20, 20141 min read

Meeting on Vermont's Section 811 Application on Tuesday, April 1

From VHFA’s Housing Matters: On March 4, HUD released a Notice of Funding Availability for the Section 811 Housing for Persons with...

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David Martins

Mar 13, 20141 min read

VRSC Training and Membership Meeting on March 19

Vermont Resident Service Coordinators will be having their next membership meeting on Wednesday, March 19. Prior to the membership...

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David Martins

Feb 7, 20141 min read

Sarah Carpenter Receives Champlain Housing Trust's McKenzie Award

Re-posted from Leslie Black-Plumeau of VHFA’s Housing Matters Blog: VHFA’s Executive Director, Sarah Carpenter, received the Tim...

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David Martins

Dec 18, 20131 min read

East Central Vermont Households Face High Housing Expenses, Long Commutes, Scarce Rental Options

Reprinted from VHFA Housing Matters, by Leslie Black-Plumeau: A recent study by VHFA found that thousands of residents of the East...

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David Martins

Dec 2, 20131 min read

ICYMI: Program Helps Low-Income Buyers Afford Mobile Homes

Demand is growing for a year-old program that helps Vermonters who lack resources buy mobile homes, reported VPR recently. The program...

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