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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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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...
David Martins
Dec 1, 20175 min read
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CURRENT HOUSING JOB OPENINGS
VT Housing & Conservation Board Manager of Federal Housing Programs A s a member of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board (VHCB)...
David Martins
Oct 31, 20172 min read
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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...
David Martins
Feb 6, 20171 min read
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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...
David Martins
Apr 22, 20163 min read
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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...
David Martins
Feb 3, 20162 min read
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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...
David Martins
Oct 9, 20151 min read
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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...
David Martins
Sep 22, 20153 min read
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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...
David Martins
Aug 17, 20151 min read
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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...
David Martins
Jun 12, 20151 min read
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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...
David Martins
Jun 5, 20152 min read
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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...
David Martins
Apr 15, 20152 min read
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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,...
David Martins
Jan 23, 20151 min read
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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...
David Martins
Dec 18, 20141 min read
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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...
David Martins
Oct 3, 20141 min read
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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...
David Martins
Jun 22, 20141 min read
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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...
David Martins
Mar 20, 20141 min read
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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...
David Martins
Mar 13, 20141 min read
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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...
David Martins
Feb 7, 20141 min read
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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...
David Martins
Dec 18, 20131 min read
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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...
David Martins
Dec 2, 20131 min read
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