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As part of the ECOS project's speaker series, Maura Collins, VHFA's Policy and Planning Manager, will present recent findings on Chittenden County's housing costs,
housing stock and housing fairness. 

HUD announced this week the renewals of Vermont's homeless assistance grants. A total of $3.6 million will be provided for 22 projects statewide during FY2012.

Read the full list of Vermont awards.
Read HUD's press release.

Reduced appropriations—based on the appropriations bill passed last month by Congress—will mean significant decreases in funding for many communities who rely on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME grants. Both programs have provided funds for a range of Vermont activities, including development and renovation of affordable housing.

Vermont's allocation of CDBG funds will fall by 8% during the FY 2012 and it's HOME funds will fall by 11%.