Steve Gronlund, a long-time Shelburne resident, has worked at the VHFA for close to 8 years.  During his time with the VHFA, Gronlund worked to help guide the agency through the pandemic as well as new initiatives such as the establishment of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program.  Additionally, Gronlund managed VHFA’s excellent compensation and benefits package, ensuring that all staff and their families were taken care of.

VHFA's Executive Director Maura Collins stated "I am very excited for Steve; however, he will be greatly missed here at the VHFA. His positive attitude and dedication to our staff have helped make our organization a great place to work.  All of us at the VHFA wish him the very best in his well deserved retirement".

BURLINGTON, VT. Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) announces the launch of the First Generation Homebuyer Program, with a goal of helping more Vermonters afford their first home. This program provides a grant to eligible homebuyers whose parents or legal guardians were likely unable to pass on the generational wealth homeownership can provide. 

"Owning a home stabilizes our families and our communities, and this is an important step toward making homeownership available to all Vermonters,” said State Senator Kesha Ram Hinsdale who introduced the initiative. 

Winooski Housing Authority is our newest Platinum level sponsor of the 2022 Vermont Statewide Housing Conference. For over 20 years, the conference has drawn hundreds of Vermonters interested in affordable housing together. After cancelling the conference in 2020, we are excited to again host an in-person event on November 16th at the Hilton Burlington. 

The conference draws hundreds of housing professionals, including legislators, town and regional planners, advocates, developers, and bankers. This exciting event would not be possible without sponsors like Winooski Housing Authority.

University of California-Berkeley graduate student Olivia LaVecchia (she/her) has been named the Fall 2022 Vermont Housing Fellow. The Vermont Housing Fellowship program is intended to provide the Fellow with valuable experience aiding her professional development. LaVecchia will receive a financial stipend to conduct housing research and help update information on VHFA’s Housing Data website (www.housingdata.org).

LaVecchia is pursuing a Master's Degree in City Planning at the University of California-Berkeley. She previously interned at a California-based affordable housing developer. LaVecchia previously lived in Burlington and worked as communications and special projects coordinator in the Burlington Mayor's Office.