The State of Vermont Fair Housing Analysis (formerly Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice) is a report required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The Fair Housing Analysis seeks to identify the various factors that may adversely affect fair housing choice in Vermont and outlines an action plan to overcome these barriers. This report provides detailed information on fair housing legislative achievements, population and housing trends, fair housing complaints, and strategies to combat impediments to fair housing. This analysis is conducted every five years in connection with the State's programs funded by HUD.
2024 Fair Housing Analysis
The 2024 Fair Housing Analysis is a comprehensive update to the 2012 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. This updated analysis addresses housing discrimination challenges that various communities face today, which have been significantly exacerbated by the tight rental market and increasing homeownership costs.
As part of developing this analysis, the Housing Division undertook extensive outreach efforts to gather input from a diverse range of stakeholders. This included engaging with the public, housing professionals, community organizations, and specific groups with unique concerns regarding fair housing. By actively collaborating with these stakeholders, the analysis reflects current issues and incorporates the experiences of those directly affected by housing discrimination and inequities.
This document not only provides an updated assessment of fair housing impediments but also includes strategic actions that can be taken to overcome these obstacles.
Past Reports
The 2022 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing (AI) is the 5-year update focusing on the progress that has been made on the action items outlined in the 2017 AI. This document was published in October 2022. A comprehensive AI is planned for early 2024, and outreach to community members and partners is currently ongoing.
Final AI April, 2017
Action Plan 2017
In April of 2017 the 5-year update to the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing was finalized and published. This document is designed to draw on the 2012 Analysis with updates to pertinent sections.
Final AI April, 2012
Errata Sheet 3-25-2013
This corrects information on page 26 and subsequent maps in the final Analysis of Impediments related to areas of racial and/or ethnic concentration.