VHFA congratulates our very own Executive Director, Maura Collins, for being included as a top influencer by Vermont Business Magazine! On Monday, the magazine released its list of the 91 most influential business leaders in Vermont. 91 was chosen in honor of Vermont forming in 1791.
Vermont Visitors: New Data on Short-Term Rentals and Vacation Homes
About 12,000 Vermont homes were available to visitors seeking short-term rentals last month, according to new data on housingdata.org through June 2025. Many of these homes are also counted among the state’s 50,000 vacation homes. Vermont’s vacation homes (those used seasonally or occasionally) have consistently comprised about 15% of the state’s entire housing stock.
VHFA Hires New Asset Mangement & Compliance Officer
VHFA welcomes Justin Barrows to the team! Justin started as a new Asset Management and Compliance Officer on July 9th.
Affordable Rentals in Orange County Undergo Major Renovations
Renovations are underway at the Chelsea Williamstown Apartments project in Orange County, Vermont. On July 17, stakeholders gathered to celebrate the start of an intensive property rehabilitation project for two non-contiguous properties, totaling 61 rent-restricted homes.