Vermont Housing Finance Agency is pleased to announce the hiring of Sara Flagler as the agency’s next Homeownership Director. In her new role, Flagler will be responsible for leading the strategy and execution of VHFA’s homeownership programs including mortgage and downpayment assistance for homebuyers as well as homeownership development programs. 

New analysis of Vermont’s Grand List on HousingData.org shows that in 2025, there were approximately 240k residential properties in Vermont, marking an increase of 13k residential properties in Vermont since 2015. Overall, these new properties represent a 6% increase in the total housing stock over the decade. 

VHFA’s Research & Community Relations team recently completed a significant update of HousingData.org, improving Vermont’s trusted resource for public-access housing market data & research. 

The Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) Board of Commissioners has awarded tax credits which will generate $28 million for developing 241 apartments.  These homes will serve low-income renters in seven communities across the state.