By 2030 Vermont likely needs to build about 7,000 for-sale homes for buyers with incomes less than 120% of the median, according to recent projections.  According to the Vermont Housing Needs Assessment completed early this year, the state needs an additional 13,500 for-sale homes at all price points during this period.  By comparison, only about 6,000 for-sale homes at all price points were built in th

Vermont needs your help identifying new homes built in your community. Earlier this year, VHFA and the State of Vermont published studies quantifying the new homes needed to address immediate and future housing needs.

New research into Vermont’s short-term rental (STR) market conducted by Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) has revealed 16,000 distinct whole-unit listings were available during the year between September 2024-2025. This data represents 43,000 total bedrooms (about 4.6% of the state’s housing stock).

As the mornings become frosty and the holidays approach, people begin to think about what makes them thankful. At VHFA, our mission to finance and support affordable housing in Vermont gives us meaning, and we are grateful for the many partners we work with that help make safe and decent housing a reality. In a season of thanksgiving, we extend our appreciation to those who build and those that benefit from the work we do.