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.
Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) is seeking feedback and comments on the Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) that guides the Agency in making housing tax credit allocation decisions. The Agency has now opened the initial comment period and will close the period at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. VHFA also will host a QAP public comment meeting this summer (additional details will follow).
At the Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA), we believe in the power of community engagement and the positive impact it can bring to our surroundings. Our employees are encouraged to dedicate their time to volunteer activities, and their contributions this past year have been both inspiring and transformative. Here's a glimpse into the remarkable volunteer efforts of some of our team members.
The Vermont Public Utility Commission (PUC) is seeking public feedback to help design the Clean Heat Standard. The CHS will have a significant impact on low and moderate income Vermonters and may offer new resources to help increase efficiency and decarbonization in affordable housing. A public engagement session will be held on Thursday, June 6th.