The national average rent for a modestly priced one-bedroom apartment is more than the entire Supplemental Security Income (SSI) of a person with a disability, according to a study released today by the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities Housing Task Force and the Technical Assistance Collaborativ
The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) this week released its "2010 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress."
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Deputy Secretary Ron Sims is stepping down from his post at the end of next month.
Sims, who has been HUD's second-in-charge since May 2009, says he's leaving to spend more time with his family in Seattle.
The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) and the Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization (CCMPO) will merge July 1.
CCRPC was created by 15 Chittenden County municipalities in 1966 and authorized by state law in 1968.
Smart Growth Vermont (SGV) will merge with the Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) effective July 1.
Existing home sales remain depressed and new home sales are at near record lows, according to The State of the Nation’s Housing. The report was released today by Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies.
A planning retreat held for Chittenden County's ECHO Project will air on cable access around the county this month and next.
The project's an opportunity to engage citizens, organizations and municipalities in conversation about the future of our communities and the region.
The Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition (VAHC) and the Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness (VCEH) will hire a shared full-time AmeriCorps*VISTA member for a year-long position as Communications and Outreach Coordinator.
VAHC is also looking to hire a member to serve as Resident Organizer to organize and build leadership among residents living in subsidized housing at risk of losing its affordability.
The Windham Housing Trust in Brattleboro has changed its name to Windham and Windsor Housing Trust.
The change took effect May 1.
The organization has also added a second location, at 90 Main St., Springfield. 802.885.3220.
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston is hosting eight Affordable Housing Program (AHP) trainings and technical assistance sessions across New England from May 24 through Sept. 8.
These events are being held in advance of the Fall 2011 AHP funding round, and are valuable opportunities to network with lenders and other business partners and learn about the 2011 AHP scoring, feasibility, and other requirements.