Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) announced that it has received $4.5 million for affordable housing through its third federal Capital Magnet Fund award. The funds will be invested in VHFA’s Housing Investments for Vermont (HIVE) Fund, which has now raised over $20 million from private and public investments. The new award will support the development and preservation of over 240 permanently affordable apartments for Vermonters.

Today, Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) released a draft of the 2026-2027 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), which guides the Agency in making housing tax credit allocation decisions. Materials about the QAP update, including the full draft of the 2026-2027 QAP, a memo that summarizes changes in this draft, and the current 2024-2025 QAP, are available on the VHFA website.

VHFA is asking for public comment on this draft, and the second public comment period is open starting today and closing Friday, Dec. 6 at 4:30 pm. There are two ways to comment:

Don't miss the chance to register for the November 14th Vermont Statewide Housing Conference. The last day to register on-line is Thursday, November 7th. 

This in-person conference, held every two years the week after the national election, is Vermont's largest convening of affordable housing professionals and advocates. Drawing 400+ attendees in recent years, it has become a much anticipated opportunity to network, learn and act.