The bill sets almost $19 million aside to keep those currently in hotels there until May 31. After that, eligibility will narrow.
Spending package extending emergency housing becomes law without Scott’s signature
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Senate panel advances major housing bill, overhauling municipal zoning and Act 250
The omnibus legislation would make substantial revisions to Act 250, Vermont’s landmark land-use law, and require municipalities to allow for denser housing in certain areas.
House committee advances spending bill extending emergency housing through June
The powerful budget-writing House Appropriations Committee has endorsed a $21 million plan that would give the 2,800 Vermonters living in motels a three-month reprieve from being kicked out at the end of March.
Lawmakers greenlight administration’s ramp-down plan for emergency housing assistance
State officials have said they’ve identified $35 to $40 million in additional federal funding, but stressed that this would not be enough to continue benefits as they were during the height of the crisis.
Grants offered to help farmers with water quality projects
“It's a public health and an ecosystem benefit to have farms that are positively impacting water quality, and small farms — and medium and large farms — sometimes really need help in order to do that,” said Liz Gleason, who directs the Vermont Farm & Forest Viability Program.
Vermont farmers get loans to renovate worker housing
Sixteen farmers are part of a pilot program seen as key to keeping staff.
Vermont announces $2.22 million for 6 community development projects
Nearly half the money will go toward affordable housing in South Burlington.
St. Albans shelter slated for major renovations this fall
Tim’s House, the only homeless shelter in Franklin and Grand Isle counties, is set to have new, single-occupancy rooms and will serve as a low-barrier shelter.
Vermont is spending unprecedented amounts on housing. Where is the money going?
“The need is really immense,” said one housing advocate.
Nancy Owens: Lack of affordable housing is an issue of equity — and we need to fix it
We are dreaming of a better future together, and we need to embrace some change to actually build that future. Will we continue to just let things happen as the market drives it, or will we shape the place we want to live?