Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA)

08/26/2026

Do you have questions about the housing shortage in Vermont? Do you ever wonder why we are so focused on creating more affordable housing across the state? The article published by VTDigger (8/25) helps to shed light on those questions. Check it out...

A majority of Vermont households – roughly 70% – contain just one or two people. In fact, the average number of people living in each year-round home in Vermont has been on a steady decline for decades.

07/27/2026

The 2026 Statewide Housing Conference is scheduled for November 18, 2026 and we have just announced Shane Phillips as the Keynote Speaker! Visit the Conference website for more information and read more about author, housing expert, and podcaster Shane Phillips at: https://vhfa.org/news/blog/statewide-housing-conference-keynote-speaker-announced

07/20/2026

VHFA is delighted to announce the hiring of Sara Flagler as our new Director of Homeownership! Join us in welcoming her to the VHFA team and read more at: https://vhfa.org/news/blog/vhfa-announces-sara-flagler-director-homeownership

05/31/2026

Vermont homebuyers can reach out to a VHFA participating lender to find out about first-time homebuyer assistance that helps them afford homeownership. Find a participating lender at VHFA.ORG/homebuyers and celebrate Homeownership Month with us.

05/01/2026

First Time Homebuyers! Visit VHFA.ORG/HOMEBUYERS during National Affordable Housing Month for info on programs that can help you afford buying a home! www.vhfa.org/homebuyers

04/02/2026

On Monday, April 6, VHFA is holding a public hearing on the drafted 2027-2028 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) which establishes the policies, priorities, and evaluation criteria used to allocate tax credits. The public comment period is happening now through April 24. Learn more about the QAP and how you can participate in the hearing and submit your comments by visiting vhfa.org, and our latest blog at: https://vhfa.org/news/blog/public-hearing-qualified-allocation-plan-tax-credits-monday-april-6

04/01/2026

VHFA is happy to sponsor Fair Housing Month VT! Join us, CVOEO, and others in the celebration! Visit https://fairhousingmonthvt.org/ for a list of events happening throughout April.

03/30/2026

VHFA is excited to announce the promotion of Mia Watson to Program Development Director. In this new position, Mia will work to design, implement, and assess housing programs. Find out more about her promotion at: https://vhfa.org/news/blog/vhfa-announces-promotion-mia-watson-program-development-director

03/23/2026

VHFA is excited to announce the promotion of Sara Everest to IT Director. In her new role, Sara leads VHFA’s information technology function, guiding technology investments that support day to day operations while driving long term organizational goals. Read more at VHFA.ORG/News

03/20/2026

VHFA has appointed Deborah Flannery as Deputy Executive Director of Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA). The promotion to this new leadership role comes during a time of rapid growth in housing investments. Read more on our News Page at https://vhfa.org/news/blog/vhfa-appoints-deborah-flannery-deputy-executive-director-lead-growth-investments-and