This commentary by VHFA Executive Director Maura Collins appeared recently in VTDigger

Housing affordability can’t be judged just on how much it costs to rent or buy a home. Although those indicators are important, the total costs of housing, both for households and the community, depend heavily on where the home is located.

Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) is seeking a Legal Coordinator. This position assists the Agency's General Counsel in providing legal advice and performing legal functions, including oversight of corporate records management, program and procedure compilation, the closing of multifamily mortgage loans and Agency bond issuances, and the coordination of VHFA Board meetings. 

VHFA is looking for an individual with excellent organizational and analytical skills, high attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills, who demonstrates a strong work ethic, puts customers first, and works well both independently and as a team player.

The federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) has had an enormous impact in Vermont. Since 1986, federal housing tax credits allocated through Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) have helped build over 7,400 homes for low-income families. The program also benefits the Vermont economy, supporting over 8,000 jobs per year and leveraging millions of dollars in private investment for affordable rental housing.