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About 450 policy makers, housing developers, lenders and advocates convened today to learn from national and state leaders and to identify the state’s most pressing housing issues.  The conference was kicked off by Governor Shumlin as he discussed his priorities for housing, followed by interactive instant polling designed to capitalize on thi

There was much to celebrate on Friday at the 16-unit Richmond Terrace apartment complex.

This year’s Vermont Statewide Housing Conference is posting some pretty impressive numbers. At this point we have:

VHFA’s Leslie Black-Plumeau and Housing Vermont’s Kenn Sassorossi discussed Chittenden County’s affordable housing needs with CCTV reporter Mike Cohen last night on Channel 17. The live show focused on the ECOS project's impacts throughout the county to analyze and address the most pressing issues facing county residents.

While Halloween might be filled with witches and ghosts there’s something FAR scarier that’s happening as the clock strikes midnight tomorrow: the conference registration system will close for the upcoming Vermont Statewide Housing Conference. If you haven’t signed up yet you should do it by Friday, October 31^st so you have a seat at this popular event!

Vermont’s Fair Housing Project at CVOEO will begin work with partner organizations to launch a “hearts and minds campaign” about the many advantages to communities of encouraging affordable mixed income housing in locations that are conducive to sound economic development. HUD has announced the award of $125,000 for the project. Ted Wimpey, Director of the Fair Housing Project, explained that “local businesses need workers and customers and aging populations, people with disabilities, people on fixed incomes and all working people need more affordable homes located closer to work, medical facilities and other services and shopping where transportation will not cost an arm and a leg. It is a win-win proposition for all communities.

On October 1, 1979, a young Sam Falzone started what would become a 35+ year career dedicated to affordable rental housing for lower income Vermonters. Yesterday, VHFA staff celebrated Sam’s past accomplishments and plans for more in the years to come.

HUD has several remaining open seats for a free training in Energy Star Portfolio Manager.  This tool is intended to provide Multifamily property owners and managers with tools to better manage utility consumption and expenditures.

One-third of the conference workshops are at least half full! Register today if you want a spot in our most popular offerings:

Bicycle powered smoothies were one of the many items on the menu for yesterday’s VHFA Wellness Fair. Staff from across the agency received biometric screenings and flu immunizations as well as yoga, Qigong, and healthy eating workshops.