Shelter & Affordable Housing

High Rents Make Housing Unaffordable for Many in Vermont

2013-03-13T18:33:18Z

Renters in Vermont need to earn $18.53 per hour in order to afford a basic apartment here, according to a report released today that compares the cost of rental housing with what renters can really afford. This works out to an annual income of $38,541.

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Homelessness Prevalent Among LGBT Youth In VT

2012-03-14T15:54:06Z

The Obama administration hosted a conference last week on the growing problem of homelessness among young people who identify as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual or trans-gender. VPR's Mitch Wertlieb speaks with Melissa Murray, executive director of Outright Vermont, about the issue locally.

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Shumlin: We need to house homeless people

2012-01-26T18:26:00Z

With three homeless people dying in Vermont in recent months, including one in Rutland last week, Gov. Peter Shumlin on Wednesday announced an increased, multi-pronged effort to combat the issue.

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HUD awards $2.2 million to improve public housing stock in Vermont

2011-07-20T19:26:33Z

As part of its Capital Fund Program, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded more than $2.2 million to public housing authorities in Vermont. The funds will allow these agencies to make major, large-scale improvements to their public housing units. Vermonters wonder- given current public housing realities, is $2.2 million enough?

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Barre City Mayor Proposes New Occupancy Standards in Response to Seven Days Story

2011-02-17T21:31:01Z

This afternoon, Barre City Mayor Thom Lauzon told Seven Days that on Tuesday night he intends to present the Barre City Council with new occupancy standards for all rental units in the city, and credits Seven Days for bringing the matter to his attention.

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Housing Groups and Pizzigalli Craft Deal to Preserve Low-Income Housing

2011-01-31T17:45:57Z

On the day they were supposed to receive eviction notices, the 44 residents of Wharf Lane were handed much better news: A deal has been struck between two nonprofit housing groups and the building's owner that will keep their apartments as subsidized, affordable housing.

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HUD awards $3.6 million to assist homeless programs in Vermont

2011-01-21T20:33:08Z

US Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today awarded more than $3.6 million in funding to keep 24 of local homeless assistance programs in Vermont operating in the coming year. The grants announced today form a critical foundation for the Obama Administration’s Opening Doors strategy, the nation’s first comprehensive plan to prevent and end homelessness. For a summary of the Vermont grants announced today, visit HUD’s website.

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Habitat house in Charlotte wins national award

2010-12-29T14:37:49Z

Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity has won a national award for its first home under construction in Charlotte, honoring the home's innovative character, creativity of design and affordability. Habitat for Humanity International gives the Clarence Jordan award annually to just two Habitat affiliates -- offices serving a specific area --out of about 1,500 in the United States.

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Vergennes Gets $300,000 For Homeless Shelter

2010-12-27T15:34:30Z

The city of Vergennes will get a $327,000 grant for upgrades to the John Graham Homeless Shelter. Executive Director Elizabeth Ready says the money will be part of a $627,000 renovation of the 30-year old shelter. Ready says renovation should help create safer, more livable space for residents.

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Douglas announces $857,000 in grant awards for four communities

2010-12-22T14:25:26Z

Governor Jim Douglas today announced that $857,000 in Vermont Community Development Program grants are being awarded to four communities – Bethel , Randolph, Vergennes and Rochester. He made the announcement at a ceremony at the Bethel Town Hall, highlighting an affordable housing project in specially targeted for seniors and the disabled.

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