In January, Vermont Housing Finance Agency was instrumental in the sale of nearly $37 million in Vermont Property Transfer Tax Revenue Bonds. Proceeds from these bonds, sold as sustainability bonds due to their intended use, support the Housing for All initiative to construct and preserve affordable housing across Vermont.
          
  
            Beth Pearce wins lifetime achievement award
      
        
        
        
        
          
  
            
VHFA is delighted to congratulate Beth Pearce, who has been selected by Emerge Vermont to receive the 2018 Governor Madeleine Kunin Lifetime Achievement Award. In addition to serving as Vermont State Treasurer, Pearce also has a seat on the VHFA Board of Commissioners.
          
  
            Elm Place wins national awards for energy efficiency
      
        
        
        
        
          
  
            
Elm Place, an apartment building in Milton that was developed with support from Vermont Housing Finance Agency, won three national awards for its use of energy efficient design. The project was developed and is managed by Cathedral Square.
          
  
            House Commerce Committee approves expanding VHFA down payment assistance program
      
        
        
        
        
          
  
            
H.R. 766, the bill that includes an expansion of VHFA’s Down Payment Assistance Program, was approved by the Vermont House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development last week.