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Developer survey reports widespread cost increases and delays related to pandemic

Mia Watson

A new white paper from Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) finds that 86% of Vermont housing developers were experiencing project delays during the pandemic. The report draws from an online survey of statewide developers in August and a subsequent forum that brought together over 60 development professionals and state regulators to discuss challenges and potential solutions.

Mia Watson

December 14, 2021

Ribbon-cutting celebrated at New Avenue in St. Johnsbury

By: Mia Watson

December 9, 2021

Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) Executive Director Maura Collins joined housing partners on Wednesday for a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony for New Avenue Apartments in downtown St. Johnsbury. The historic building, redeveloped by RuralEdge and Evernorth, offers 40 apartments and ground-floor commercial space. The project received the majority of its funding from federal tax credits and a long-term loan awarded by VHFA.

Bidding closes Friday in online gift basket auction for United Way

By: Steve Gronlund

December 1, 2021

VHFA is again hosting a virtual auction to benefit United Way of Northwest Vermont. Online bidding is now live and bidding ends in TWO DAYS.

Ribbon cuttings celebrated in November

By: Mia Watson

November 30, 2021

This month Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) joined partners at ribbon-cutting ceremonies at Lincoln Place in Rutland and Red Clover Commons in Brattleboro. The two projects together created 37 new apartments, all of which will be paired with supportive services to help residents live independently.

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