Partner organizations

Although employer-assisted housing has a long history in the U.S., the recent housing shortage has prompted new interest in this strategy for meeting the housing needs of Vermont workers. VHFA’s recently-released resource guide Employer-Assisted Housing in Vermont reviews demand- and supply-side options and best practices for employers looking to improve housing opportunities. 

Last week the Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) announced the publication of the Vermont 2025-2029 Statewide Housing Needs Assessment, a five-year document the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires from government entities that receive federal funding. The findings in the report show Vermont’s statewide housing shortage remains and the affordability gap is growing as costs stretch Vermonters’ budgets thin.

VHFA is pleased to announce Mascoma Bank has joined as a participating lender and is now offering VHFA programs and benefits to eligible homebuyers. Founded in 1899, Mascoma operates as a certified B corporation and brings a purpose driven approach to its customers and community. 

A consortium of Vermont housing and community development partners are assessing the Vermont landscape for off-site construction (including panelized construction), modular, and manufactured home initiatives.  As local and state policy makers take steps to meet housing needs, the potential of advanced construction approaches continues to draw significant interest. Advocates point to benefits in terms of cost savings, labor, volume, climate and design and building standardization.

VHFA is pleased to announce Community National Bank has joined as a participating lender, and is now offering VHFA programs and benefits to eligible homebuyers. Community National Bank brings a wealth of mortgage lending expertise and has been rooted in Vermont since 1851. 

As Vermont recovers from another catastrophic July flood, the State of Vermont needs your help to assess damage and get resources to those who need it.  If you suffered flood damage, please report it to Vermont 211 to help Vermont qualify for federal assistance and connect with services you need. 

Reporting flood damage may help Vermont qualify for assistance like FEMA relief for homeowners and SBA loans for businesses. The information will also be used to understand the scope of the damage so Vermont can advocate for additional help.

Join a live recording of the popular NPR program '1A', with host Jenn White on Wednesday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Essex Cinemas. 

White will host a discussion about Vermont housing accessibility, affordability and development. As part of the live audience you’ll be invited to share thoughts and ask questions.

Click here to get tickets.

White will be joined by VHFA's Executive Director Maura Collins,  Carly Berlin, Housing/Infrastructure Reporter for Vermont Public and VTDigger and Nancy Owens, President, Evernorth. 

Housing and Community Development stakeholders from across the state gathered in St. Albans on Monday April 1^st to announce funding commitment of $39 million that will support a wide range of housing opportunities across Vermont.  State Treasurer Mike Pieciak and Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) Executive Director Maura Collins were joined by St.

VHFA hosted a conversation with the affordable housing community and policy leaders on April 2  about the challenges in insuring multifamily affordable housing in Vermont and nationally. The two-hour webinar included:

Seventy-five percent of affordable multifamily housing developments surveyed nationally reported insurance premium hikes over 10% between 2022 to 2023 according to a National Multifamily Housing Council report. Bloomberg and other news outlets have been reporting how “rising insurance rates are crushing affordable housing” which led to a Senate Committee hearing in Congress last year.