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. 

Although employer-assisted housing has a long history in the U.S., the recent housing shortage has prompted new interest in this strategy for meeting the housing needs of Vermont workers. VHFA’s recently-released resource guide Employer-Assisted Housing in Vermont reviews demand- and supply-side options and best practices for employers looking to improve housing opportunities.