COVID-19 Affordable housing updates - State updates

• Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA): ​​
  • [NEW!] Vermont COVID Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program accepting applications through August 31.
  • VHFA news related to COVID-19 recovery
• Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD)
  • COVID-19 Recovery Resource Center
• Vermont Agency of Human Services (AHS)
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding COVID 19 for Affordable Housing Operators (4/17/20)
  • Vermont COVID-19 Transportation Resources
• Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition:
  • COVID-19 Housing and Homelessness Update (3/27/20)
  • Summary of the federal COVID-19 relief bill from Senator Leahy (3/26/20)
• Vermont Commercial: Immediate State of Vermont Emergency Space Needs (3/20/20)
• Vermont Housing and Conservation Board VHCB Message on COVID-19 (3/17/20)
• Vermont Legal Aid: COVID-19 Coronavirus Legal and Benefits Updates for Vermonters (5/15/20)
• Vermont State Housing Authority (VSHA):
  • [NEW!]  VSHA is operating a Rental Housing Stabilization Program for Vermont tenants in need of rental arrearage assistance due to COVID-19 to avert tenant eviction.  This program will make payments to landlords with the goal of this program is to prevent homelessness and to provide housing stability. 
  • VSHA is operating with limited services.  Effective March 16^th, their central and regional offices are closed to visitors.  Business will be handled through email, telephone and mail.  You can reach their central office at 802/828-3295 or leave a message at 800-820-5119. They apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  (3/20/20)
  • COVID-19 response for VSHA tenants (3/18/20)

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