Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) is developing the 2026-2027 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), which guides the Agency in deploying Vermont’s largest pool of federal affordable housing resources. VHFA is seeking public input on recommendations that the Agency will consider for this update. To facilitate input, VHFA will host in-person QAP public meetings around the state in July and August, as well as a virtual public comment meeting.
VHFA Awards State Tax Credits for 287 Rental and For-Sale Homes
On Thursday, the Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) Board of Commissioners awarded Vermont State Affordable Housing Tax Credits for developing rental and for-sale homes across the state. Once they are sold to investors, the credits will yield over $4.8 million in equity to fund construction and substantial rehabilitation of 246 rental and for-sale homes and support the statewide Manufactured Housing Downpayment Program for approximately 41 homes.
ICYMI: Watch NPR's "1A" show on Vermont's housing crisis
A recording of the NPR show "1A" with Jenn White focused on the challenges of Vermont's housing landscape is now available through Vermont Public.
Casey Smith joins VHFA as Housing Fellow
University of Vermont (UVM) graduate student Casey Smith has been named the Summer 2024 Vermont Housing Fellow. The Vermont Housing Fellowship program is intended to provide the Fellow with valuable experience aiding her professional development. Ms. Smith will receive a financial stipend to analyze municipal zoning codes for the Vermont Zoning Atlas project.