COVID-19 Vermont Affordable Housing Updates

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, VHFA remains committed to providing its complete array of services while safeguarding the health of its staff and the community. Although our office building is closed, VHFA staff are all working remotely and we are fully operational. We encourage you to reach out to us as you normally would. If you have general questions about the Agency’s response, please contact home@vhfa.org.

Homebuyers and homeowners

Homebuyers

VHFA Homeownership staff continue to be readily available to support lending partners and provide information to potential homebuyers. There will be no disruption to daily operations or web access. Vermonters preparing to buy a home with VHFA financing should continue to work with their participating lender, who can best advise them on navigating the approval process.

Current homeowners

If you are a current homeowner with a VHFA mortgage, we encourage you to contact your servicer with any questions about payments during this time. If you are having trouble paying your mortgage during this time, VHFA has a list of resources that you can contact for support.

If you are experiencing hardship due to COVID-19 (unemployment, reduction in hours, individual or family illness), you may be eligible for some protections. Contact your servicer to discuss if you are eligible for loan forbearance, loan modification, suspension of credit reporting, suspension of foreclosure actions and/or waiver of any penalties or late fees.

Rental housing

For property managers and owners

Need rental housing? See these frequently asked questions and contact Vermont 211, a 24-hour hotline for help obtaining emergency housing , shelter and other resources and services.

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