The Local Support and Community Action Team of the Governor's Economic Recovery Task Force is launching a series of virtual forums for every county across the state.
VHFA Homebuyer Webinar Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - JOIN US!
Homebuyers - especially first-time homebuyers - usually have questions about where to start and where to find special programs. To answer these and other questions, VHFA is hosting a one-hour webinar to explain how VHFA programs can help eligible homebuyers. Topics will include:
Upcoming webinars from New England Resident Service Coordinators, Inc. (NERSC)
Mental health update– June 9
Presented by Thomas Burr, NAMI Connecticut, Inc.
Upcoming webinars from New England Resident Service Coordinators, Inc.
Focusing, Collaborating, and Supporting Autonomy: Key Strategies for Effective Change Conversations
Vermont Statewide Housing Conference cancelled for 2020
Every other November after Election Day for the past 20 years, the Vermont Statewide Housing Conference has drawn hundreds of Vermonters interested in affordable housing together.
AHP listening session on February 18
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (FHLBB) is inviting the Vermont affordable housing community to attend an upcoming listening session for its Affordable Housing Program (AHP).
State announces outreach meetings for HUD Consolidated Plan
The State of Vermont’s Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is inviting the public to attend a series of community outreach meetings around the state to inform its upcoming HUD Consolidated Plan.
Act 48 stakeholder meeting to be held on December 16
In 2019, the Vermont Legislature passed Act 48, which included asking the State Treasurer to evaluate and report on options for funding and financing affordable housing in the state. This report is due on January 15, 2020.
VHFA to hold outreach meetings on QAP updates
Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) will be holding a series of outreach meetings to seek comments on the draft 2020 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP). The QAP is a compilation of IRS mandates, national best practices and state housing priorities that sets eligibility and criteria for awarding state and federal tax credits to developers of affordable housing.
Register for FHLBank Boston’s 2019 Affordable Housing Program Training
The Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Boston has announced its training schedule and application deadlines for the Affordable Housing Program (AHP) for 2019. The program awards approximately $20.7 million in grants and low-interest loans through member institutions to organizations promoting homeownership and rental housing opportunities for low income households.