The Department (DHCD) uses a variety of public input methods in developing the five-year Consolidated Plan Strategic Plan and annual Action Plans (AAP's) to ensure that all Vermonters have an opportunity to participate in planning how the State spends its housing and community development resources. These are guided by the Department's citizen participation plan which outlines the steps the Department takes when developing or making a substantial amendment to the Consolidated Plan.
This is where you can find information about giving your input and ideas for the state's Consolidated Plan by attending a public hearing or submitting written comments and read the notes from our advisory board.
Consolidated Plan Citizen Participation Survey
The questions in this survey are designed to assist the DHCD to develop a new five-year Consolidated Plan for 2025-2029 as required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This plan guides the investment of approximately $11 million that Vermont receives annually for three grant programs, and $3 million Vermont receives from the National Housing Trust Fund. You can access the survey here.
2025 Consolidated Plan - Public Meeting Schedule
| City | Date & Time | Facility | Address |
| Rockingham | January 9, 2025 | Bellows Falls Town Hall Lower Theater | 7 Square, Bellows Falls, VT 05101 |
| St. Johnsbury | January 14, 2025 | Welcome Center | 51 Depot Square, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819 |
| Swanton | January 23, 2025 | Swanton Town Hall | 1 Academy St, Swanton, VT 05488 |
| Arlington | February 4, 2025 | Arlington Town Hall | 3828 VT Route 7A, Arlington, VT 05250 |
| Berlin | February 19, 2025 | Capital Grange Hall | 6612 VT-12, Berlin, VT 05602 |
Public Hearings & Advisory Board Notes
The 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plans (AAPs) are posted on the Consolidated Plan page.
Meeting Notes:
February 7, 2024 Advisory Board
February 7, 2024 Public Hearing
April 3, 2024 Public Hearing
April 3, 2024 Advisory Board
May 7, 2024 Advisory Board
The draft 2024 AAP published on March 19, 2024 is available for review on the Consolidated Plan page.
Outreach Meetings:
Notes from our four community outreach meetings that were held before developing the 2020-2024 plan.
Milton – January 23, 2020: Meeting Notes
Castleton – February 4, 2020: Meeting Notes
St. Johnsbury – February 19, 2020: Meeting Notes
Springfield – March 9, 2020: Meeting Notes
Public Hearings:
Notes and information from the public hearings conducted for the 2020 - 2024 Consolidated Plan.
January 31, 2020 Hearing Notes
April 13, 2020 Hearing Notes
Program overview slides
Quickguide CDBG-CV disease response fund eligibility
Online Survey:
The Department conducted an online survey from September 9, 2019 to April 30, 2020 and received more than 300 responses.
Survey results summary
Full survey results with charts and data
Consolidated Plan Advisory Board
The Advisory Board assists the Department in getting input from a wide range of Vermonters to ensure that the views of low and moderate income people, people living in slum and blighted areas and in areas where CDBG, HOME and ESG funds are used have been included in the plan. Its members include representatives of affordable housing developers, agencies for the homeless and persons with disabilities, tenant rights groups, public housing agencies, faith-based groups, seniors, and regional planning and economic development organizations.
Advisory Board (2024)