/tags/housing Housing en-US ¿ªÔÆÌåÓý Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:30:40 GMT /local-news/2025-03-19/scott-administration-rejects-compromise-on-motel-housing-funding Administration officials have continued to push back forcefully against a three-month extension â€� backed by Democrats â€� for all unhoused people living in state-sponsored motel rooms. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:30:40 GMT /local-news/2025-03-19/scott-administration-rejects-compromise-on-motel-housing-funding Carly Berlin /local-news/2025-02-12/vermont-home-share-builds-friendship-over-joint-resources-jeopardy HomeShare Vermont matches people with extra housing space with people who need it. It's a system based on mutual benefit that offers a sensible and friendly solution to housing challenges. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2025-02-12/vermont-home-share-builds-friendship-over-joint-resources-jeopardy Erica Heilman /local-news/2025-01-23/afghan-family-dreams-homeownership-new-program-make-it-reality Hundreds of Afghan refugees have settled in Vermont in recent years. Now, one of those families wants to make the state feel more like home by buying a house. And they’re taking advantage of a new partnership intended to make that dream more achievable. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT /local-news/2025-01-23/afghan-family-dreams-homeownership-new-program-make-it-reality Adiah Gholston /local-news/2024-12-31/vermonts-rate-of-homelessness-now-ranks-4th-in-the-nation While Vermont’s homeless population increased last year, other states saw much more dramatic spikes. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:28:04 GMT /local-news/2024-12-31/vermonts-rate-of-homelessness-now-ranks-4th-in-the-nation Carly Berlin /local-news/2024-11-22/judge-upholds-burlington-restrictions-short-term-rentals Superior Court Judge Samuel Hoar, in a Nov. 19 decision, wrote the city had broad authority under state law to place restrictions on short-term rentals. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 22:07:33 GMT /local-news/2024-11-22/judge-upholds-burlington-restrictions-short-term-rentals Liam Elder-Connors /local-news/2024-11-21/huntington-homes-east-montpelier-modular-construction-video The gap between housing stock and housing needs has significantly driven up housing prices in Vermont. Some think alternative methods of construction, including modular builds, could help. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:16:31 GMT /local-news/2024-11-21/huntington-homes-east-montpelier-modular-construction-video Joey Palumbo /local-news/2024-11-18/proposed-downtown-rutland-hotel-wont-need-act-250-approval A proposed 99-unit hotel in downtown Rutland that will include 26 residential apartments, a restaurant and rooftop bar will not need Act 250 approval, due to its location being within the designated downtown development district. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:39:12 GMT /local-news/2024-11-18/proposed-downtown-rutland-hotel-wont-need-act-250-approval Nina Keck /local-news/2024-11-01/state-opens-williston-and-waterbury-shelters-for-unhoused-families The shelters won’t have walk-in access â€� instead, families will need to go through an intake process to secure a spot. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:28:06 GMT /local-news/2024-11-01/state-opens-williston-and-waterbury-shelters-for-unhoused-families Carly Berlin /local-news/2024-10-28/housing-leaders-call-more-state-investment-development-lags-vermonts-largest-county Last year, there were 720 new homes built in Chittenden County with 125 affordable units. Both numbers were below targets set by nonprofit housing developers. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 20:41:32 GMT /local-news/2024-10-28/housing-leaders-call-more-state-investment-development-lags-vermonts-largest-county Liam Elder-Connors /local-news/2024-10-09/rutland-addressing-common-housing-complaint-cant-afford-modest-home-affordability-availability-housing-log-jam Housing is a huge issue this election. In Rutland, officials are trying to fix what they call a housing log jam, that's making it hard for older homeowners to downsize and too costly for first time buyers to become homeowners. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:00:00 GMT /local-news/2024-10-09/rutland-addressing-common-housing-complaint-cant-afford-modest-home-affordability-availability-housing-log-jam Nina Keck