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.
Mascoma Bank joins VHFA Participating Lender Network
VHFA is pleased to announce Mascoma Bank has joined as a participating lender and is now offering VHFA programs and benefits to eligible homebuyers.
Can off-site construction create more affordable homes in Vermont?
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.
Community National Bank joins VHFA Participating Lender Network
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.
Assessing July 2024 flood damage
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.
NPR's "1A Live with Jenn White" will spotlight housing and record live in Essex Junction
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.
Treasurer Pieciak and VHFA Announce Housing Investments Made Through 10% in VT Program
Housing and Community Development stakeholders from across the state gathered in St.
Multifamily Affordable Housing Insurance Webinar materials
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:
Join Us to Discuss Multifamily Affordable Housing Insurance
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.
Just Action authors Leah & Richard Rothstein to speak on April 1
VHFA is pleased to be a sponsor of the 2024 April Fair Housing Month kick off event “Just Action” with authors Leah & Richard Rothstein on April 1 starting at 5:30pm at Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center in Burlington. This free event and statewide housing justice book club will promote community-based solutions to housing segregation and exclusion.