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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.

How our 2021 Legislative Priorities Fared

The 2021 Legislative session in Vermont was a historic one for housing advocates across the board. While VAHC cheers the unprecedented...

David Martins

Jul 13, 20212 min read

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Cindy Reid: Statement from the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition re: S.79

While we are grateful for Governor Scott’s actions to create more affordable housing in Vermont, we are disappointed by his veto of S.79,...

David Martins

Jul 6, 20212 min read

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Breaking: Front-Line Employees Hazard Pay Grant Program Applications to Open For Employers (Includin

State of Vermont OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR For Immediate Release Monday, August 3, 2020 Media Contact Candace Morgan, Secretary’s Office,...

David Martins

Aug 3, 20203 min read

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VHFA: Mortgage Assistance Program webinar on July 23

Please see the following blog post from the VHFA: VHFA News Housing news from Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) Mortgage Assistance...

David Martins

Jul 22, 20201 min read

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The Other Paper: Affordable housing crisis hitting home

Please see the following article from The Other Paper. Affordable housing crisis hitting home Older renters struggle to find space “This...

David Martins

Jul 16, 20201 min read

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Affordable Housing Still Out of Reach for Low-Wage Workers

Vermont Housing Wage is $23.36, According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition A new report co-released by the National Low...

David Martins

Jul 14, 20203 min read

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ICYMI: 2020 PIT Count

From our allies at the Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness: Point-in-Time Count 2020 Statewide Report Contact Vermont Coalition to End...

David Martins

Jun 30, 20203 min read

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Press Release: $95 Million Broadband, Connectivity, And Housing Coronavirus Recovery Package Advance

$95 MILLION BROADBAND, CONNECTIVITY, AND HOUSING CORONAVIRUS RECOVERY PACKAGE ADVANCES MONTPELIER, VT – The Vermont House today approved...

David Martins

Jun 18, 20203 min read

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COVID19 Supplemental HOP Application – Phase 2

Please read the following announcement from our friends at the VT Office of Economic Opportunity: In anticipation of additional funding,...

David Martins

Jun 15, 20201 min read

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VHCB Memo: Coronavirus Relief Fund Letters of Interest due June 23rd

Please read the following announcement from our friends at the Vermont Housing and Conservation board: It appears likely that VHCB will...

David Martins

Jun 11, 20201 min read

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PRESS RELEASE – National Low Income Housing Coalition Awards $100,000 to Vermont Homeless She

BURLINGTON, VT – In response to an application submitted by the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition (VAHC), the National Low Income...

David Martins

Apr 30, 20203 min read

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Sad news from our friends at Champlain Housing Trust

FROM OUR FRIENDS AT CHT: As posted on CHT’s website – On Friday, April 3, 2020 Susan Ainsworth-Daniels passed away following...

David Martins

Apr 10, 20203 min read

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GOOD NEWS from Sen. Leahy – Federal COVID-19 Relief Bill

Below please find information from Senator Leahy’s Office on the latest federal COVID-19 relief package. As Vice Chairman of the Senate...

David Martins

Mar 25, 20203 min read

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Affordable Housing Coalition and Coalition to End Homelessness Hold Join Annual Meeting

The Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition and the Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness held their annual joint meeting on September 20,...

David Martins

Sep 28, 20161 min read

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SAVE THE DATE – Sept 20 Annual Meeting

Joint Meeting of Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition & Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness, Annual VAHC Meeting & Monthly VCEH Meeting...

David Martins

Aug 30, 20161 min read

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Governor Shumlin Announces $2.9 Million in Community Development Grants

Brownfield clean-up and re-development in Richmond and Montpelier, and energy efficient affordable housing in Bennington and Hardwick,...

David Martins

Mar 10, 20164 min read

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VHCB Commits $3.953 Million to Create and Rehabilitate 220 Homes in 8 Towns

On Thursday, February 4, the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board committed $3,953,500 to develop, rehabilitate and preserve 218...

David Martins

Feb 29, 20164 min read

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A Home For All

Check out “A Home For All,’ a great short video on the importance of affordable housing in the Upper Valley made by our friends at the...

David Martins

Feb 17, 20162 min read

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Putney Considers Affordable Housing on Newman Hall Lot

The Brattleboro Reformer reports on the proposal of new affordable housing in Putney developed by Windham & Windsor Housing Trust: The...

David Martins

Feb 16, 20162 min read

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SAVE THE DATE – Feb 24 – Housing & Conservation Day at the State House

PLEASE SET ASIDE FEBRUARY 24th as a day that you and your organization’s key supporters will spend in Montpelier, talking and advocating...

David Martins

Feb 9, 20162 min read

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