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.
2024 Statewide Housing Conference Keynote Speaker: Heather McGhee
The 2024 Statewide Housing Conference Planning Committee is thrilled to announce Heather McGhee as this year’s conference keynote speaker. The conference will be held on Thursday November 14th in South Burlington.
Heather is an author, national political contributor, educator, and public policy leader. For nearly two decades, Heather helped build the "think and do" tank Dēmos, a non-profit public policy organization working to build a just, inclusive, multiracial democracy and economy. She served as the organization’s president for four years.
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.
QAP meeting in St. Johnsbury postponed to August 8
As communities continue to grapple with last week’s severe storm, VHFA is postponing our Qualified Allocation Plan outreach meeting scheduled for July 18th in St. Johnsbury. The meeting will be rescheduled for August 8th at 11:00am and we hope to be at the Catamount Arts Center. Check here for the latest news about the August 8th St. Johnsbury meeting and other scheduled meetings across the state.