In a jam-packed hour Friday, Upper Valley leaders received the low down on the latest residential real estate market conditions facing the region. A mismatch between the housing stock and changing needs and preferences of residents, University of New Hampshire’s Dennis Delay told the group, is likely to act as a drag on economic growth in coming years.
Events
Statehouse celebrations of Fair Housing Month set for April 15th
On Tuesday, April 15, you are invited to the Vermont statehouse in Montepelier to show your support for fair housing in Vermont. A ceremonial signing by Governor Shumlin at 9:30 and a reading of the joint legislative proclamation at 10:00 will mark Vermont's commitment to fair housing and recognition of April as Fair Housing Mon
April is Fair Housing Month
Each April we celebrate the anniversary of the passing of the Fair Housing Act and recommit to its goal of eliminating housing discrimination and creating equal opportunity in every community.
HUD reminds us that “our commitment to fair housing is a living commitment, one that reflects the needs of America today and prepares us for a future of true integration.”
Upcoming housing events
Organizing your post snow-storm schedule? Check out the list below and the Events Calendar page on VHFA's website for the latest Vermont housing events.
Friday Mar 14: Pellet Heating for Multifamily Housing Workshop
Meeting on Vermont's Section 811 application on April 1
On March 4, HUD released a Notice of Funding Availability for the Section 811 Housing for Persons with Disabilities Program. VHFA will be applying on behalf of Vermont in partnership with the Agency of Human Services.