In the newest installment of VHFA's housing video series, VHFA Executive Director Maura Collins interviews Vermont Housing & Conservation Board Policy Director Jennifer Hollar on how federal American Rescue Plan Act pandemic recovery funding is being used to create new affordable homes for Vermonters.
Partner organizations
NEFCU announces $3 million investment in VHFA housing fund
By: Mia Watson
New England Federal Credit Union (NEFCU) President/CEO John J. Dwyer, Jr. announced at a press conference held today at their headquarters in Williston a $3 million contribution to Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA)’s Housing Investment fund. The money will be awarded by VHFA over the next three years to developers to address Vermont’s critical need for affordable rental housing and homeownership opportunities.
Groundbreaking celebrated at Bayview in South Hero
By: Mia Watson
Last week, VHFA joined Governor Scott and housing partners in South Hero for a groundbreaking ceremony at Bayview Crossing. The project, developed by Cathedral Square Corporation, will create 30 mixed-income apartments for senior residents. The project will receive the majority of its funding from federal credits and a loan awarded by VHFA.
RFP reissued for equity in housing initiative
By: Chad Simmons
The Vermont Housing & Conservation Board updated and re-issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) last week regarding the design and launch of a statewide initiative to address racial justice and equity in housing. The initiative will be guided by a steering committee comprised of representatives from NeighborWorks Alliance of Vermont, NeighborWorks America, VHFA, and other to-be-identified stakeholders.
Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness issues RFP
By: Mia Watson
The Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness has issued a Request for Proposals to be funded by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) as part of the FY2021 CoC Program Notice of Funding Availability.
Ribbon-cutting celebrated for Manchester Knoll and Woodland Station
By: Mia Watson
VHFA joined housing partners in Bennington earlier this week for a ribbon-cutting for Manchester Knoll and Woodland Station. The project, developed by Shires Housing, rehabilitated and preserved 27 affordable apartments located in Manchester and Bennington. The project received federal and state tax credits and a loan awarded by VHFA.
Housing discrimination survey
By: Mia Watson
The Fair Housing Project of CVOEO and the Vermont Human Rights Commission are conducting a survey on the prevalence of housing discrimination in Vermont. The results will be used to design better strategies to ensure fair and equitable housing choice for everyone. The survey deadline is July 30, 2021.
RFP issued for initiative to increase equity in Vermont's housing work
By: Chad Simmons
The Vermont Housing & Conservation Board issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) this week regarding the design and launch of a statewide initiative to address racial justice and equity in housing.
New draft guidelines for upcoming Vermont Homeowner Assistance Fund released
VHFA released a draft program description and income limits this week for the Homeowner Assistance Fund that will start in the next few months.
VHFA awards federal and state tax credits for 107 affordable apartments
By: Mia Watson
The Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) Board of Commissioners announced on Monday the award of state housing tax credits and loans to support the development, rehabilitation or preservation of 107 permanently affordable apartments in three communities across the state.
“Preserving existing housing and developing new permanently affordable homes is essential to meeting the housing needs of Vermonters and helping our communities fully recover from the pandemic,” remarked VHFA Executive Director Maura Collins.