Recent data can help Vermonters make more impactful decisions about how to meet our state’s most urgent affordable housing needs. Early in 2025, the Vermont Housing Needs Assessment demonstrated a need for 24,000-36,000 additional homes over the next five years to close existing gaps and prepare for future households.
About 16,500 of these homes will likely be needed by renters and 13,500 by owners.
Approximately half, or 15,000 homes, will need to be affordable for residents with incomes at or below 80% of the median, according to recent VHFA research.
Data on Vermont’s progress in meeting these needs is updated regularly on housingdata.org.
Understanding this data can help Vermont take clear steps toward meeting the state’s housing needs. In 2026, VHFA will use Vermont’s expanded housing needs data to evaluate the impact of its programs on relevant market segments and help more Vermonters access housing. This work will be guided by VHFA’s upcoming Strategic Plan, updated Vermont Qualified Allocation Plan—which sets priorities for awarding federal and state housing tax credits for affordable rental and for-sale housing development, and through the Agency’s continued advocacy for the state’s housing priorities.
Do you have a story you would like to share about your experience finding affordable housing in Vermont? We want to hear about it! You can share your housing story, and get more information about the “Your Housing Story” Campaign at: https://vhfa.org/your-story. We look forward to hearing from you.