Submitted by Leslie Black-Plumeau on 9/17/2015
Governor Shumlin joined leaders from VHFA, the Vermont Legislature and the business community today to launch a bold new effort to help the state’s first-time home buyers. Each qualified buyer will receive up to $5,000 for down payment and closing costs.
Governor Peter Shumlin will join VHFA, as well as legislative and business leaders, to announce the launch of VHFA’s down payment assistance program. Passed by the legislature as a part of the economic development bill, the state increased its existing Vermont Housing Tax Credit program to allow VHFA to sell tax credits to an investor to raise funds to create the program.
Submitted by Marina Demas on 9/2/2015
Brattleboro Housing Partnership and Housing Vermont broke ground this past Monday on a 55-unit affordable housing project. These two organizations have partnered together to build Red Clover Commons, a three-story senior housing complex located on a 2.8-acre site in Brattleboro.
Submitted by Leslie Black-Plumeau on 8/26/2015
Governor Shumlin, VHFA’s Sarah Carpenter and many others gathered yesterday to celebrate the opening of South Main Apartments in Waterbury.
Submitted by Leslie Black-Plumeau on 8/18/2015
There were smiles a plenty in Putney Thursday as the community celebrated the renovation of the historic Plantz house at 27 Old Depot Road. The apartments will be managed by Windham and Windsor Housing Trust who oversaw the renovation process.
The Vermont Housing & Conservation Board is excited to announce their fall conference, ‘Envisioning Vermont 2025′.
Vermonters want thriving communities, affordable housing options, good jobs and a healthy environment — ideals that align with our collective organizational missions. The goals for this conference include fostering cross-disciplinary, visionary thinking among attendees and honoring and supporting emerging leaders.
Submitted by Leslie Black-Plumeau on 7/1/2015
Tony Hernandez, USDA Rural Development’s (RD) Rural Housing Service Administrator, visited VHFA to share his plans for RD’s programs and policies for the future. The roundtable format brought together 20 housing leaders from across the state including Rutland, the Northeast Kingdom, and northwestern Vermont.
Submitted by lori on 6/3/2015
NORTHFIELD—Governor Shumlin signed legislation today that will help Vermonters buying their first home through VHFA by providing up to $5,000 for qualified buyers to cover the costs typically faced at closing due to down payment and closing costs.
Submitted by Marina Demas on 5/1/2015
Please join the Vermont Community Development Association (VCDA) for its Spring Conference on Thursday May 14, 2015, at The Lyons Den in Randolph, Vermont. The theme is Age Friendly Communities - Possibilities, Challenges and Social & Economic Benefits.
Submitted by Marina Demas on 5/1/2015
On May 4th at 10am, Governor Shumlin will be joining Champlain Housing Trust and Housing Vermont to announce state and federal grant awards for their efforts to preserve the affordability and invest in energy efficiency at Winchester Place in Colchester.
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