More than 30 percent of the households in Vermont’s rural counties are now cost burdened by their housing expenses—a stark increase since 2000, according to a recent Harvard analysis of non-metro areas nationwide. This interactive map shows the increase in cost burden rates sweeping U.S. rural areas.
Interviews with residents of subsidized rental housing in Vermont will be the core of a new story telling project launched by the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition.
The first interview shared through the project is with Angela Devoid, a single mother living at Moose River Apartments in St. Johnbury. Listen to her story.
Ever wonder why it's not easier to build affordable apartments? A new interactive tool developed by the Urban Institute illustrates the mathematical necessity of tax credits, loans, tenant income/rent and grants in paying for the costs of affordable housing. Check it out to see if you can make the math work!