Latest VCEH News

The Vermont Coalition to End Homelessness (VCEH) announced that they have hired Martin Hahn as their first executive director. In the announcement, VCEH co-chairs Renee Weeks and Kara Casey state, “Martin has decades of experience in non-profit management and dedication to supporting Vermont’s most vulnerable residents.” Hahn’s recent experience includes leadership positions at Vermont Housing …

The IRS continues to create outreach materials to address people’s questions about coronavirus-related tax relief and Economic Impact Payments (EIP). This week’s outreach bundle includes a brand new partner toolkit, Economic Impact Payments: Reaching People Who Are Eligible and Don’t Normally File a Tax Return. This toolkit is designed to offer you the resources and materials you need …

This morning, HUD published their anti-trans shelter rule in the Federal Register, officially starting the clock on the public comment period beginning tomorrow. BREAKING: HUD anti-trans shelter rule officially proposed this morning This morning, HUD published their anti-trans shelter rule, officially starting the clock on the public comment period beginning t BREAKING: HUD anti-trans shelter …

From our Partners: Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition Vermont Housing Wage is $23.36, According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition A new report co-released by the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) and the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition found that Vermont’s “housing wage” – the hourly wage people must earn to afford a two-bedroom home …

DCF has drafted a proposal for the administration of HUD Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds. Rapid Re-housing is an important strategy in the AHS COVID-19 Housing Recovery plan.  Rapid Re-housing focuses on reducing trauma, temporary rental assistance for households to secure an apartment, connecting households to employment, mental health, and other supports, and can offer …

As many of you may already be aware, the Vermont Housing Finance Agency launched the Vermont COVID Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program this week. The program is intended to help low-income homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgage and are facing economic hardship brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will provide up to three monthly mortgage payments directly …