New England Federal Credit Union (NEFCU) President/CEO John J. Dwyer, Jr. announced today a $500,000 grant from NEFCU to Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) to address the area’s shortage of housing affordable to Vermonters with low and moderate incomes. The money will support construction and renovation costs for perpetually affordable homes in Bristol, Jericho and several other towns.
VHFA has issued an RFP for trustee services
Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) has issued a Request for Proposals to provide trustee services for VHFA’s bond issues.
The details of the RFP can be found on our website. The deadline to submit a proposal is Tuesday, December 11, 2018.
Remembering Doug Hemmings, VRSC President and housing advocate
Doug Hemmings, President of Vermont Resident Service Coordinators (VRSC), passed away this week after a brief illness.
Statewide conference draws hundreds to focus on community housing solutions
Over 400 housing professionals from across Vermont came together this week at the Hilton Burlington to discuss strategies to promote stable, affordable housing. The high level of attendance at the conference reflected the concern that many Vermont communities feel over the increasing cost of housing in their communities.