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Housing

Upcoming Public Hearing

The State of Vermont's Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will be holding a virtual/in-person public hearing to get input from Vermont residents before writing its U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Five-Year Consolidated Plan Annual Action Plan for 2025-2029. The hearing will be held on Monday, February 24, 2025, from 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. The in-person location will be at DHCD, 1 National Life Drive, Davis Building, 6th floor, Montpelier. Review the public hearing notice or our citizen participation webpage to learn more and view hybrid options.

Access to safe, stable, and affordable housing is a cornerstone of thriving communities. The Vermont Housing Division is dedicated to expanding and preserving housing options across the state, ensuring that all Vermonters have access to homes they can afford.

Through innovative programs like the Vermont Housing Improvement Program (VHIP), we are adding much-needed units to the housing stock, while helping formerly homeless households secure stable housing. Additionally, our Manufactured Improvement and Repair Program (MHIR) supports the preservation of affordable homes in mobile home parks, ensuring that this vital source of housing remains a key component of Vermont’s affordable housing landscape.

We also work closely with state housing agencies and local partners to implement Vermont’s housing policy, administer the Mobile Home Parks Program, and support the development of the state’s HUD Consolidated Plan.  

Mission

Our mission is to enact policy, planning, and programs that support housing opportunities that match the needs of Vermonters. We do this by creating, restoring, and preserving homes through community partnerships that empower communities to thrive.