Jul 252024
 

On July 11th, 2024 while the community should have been reflecting on the collective hard work that it took to rebuild from the flooding of July 2023; instead, we were watching, worrying, evacuating, cleaning up, and putting back together…. AGAIN.

While VSHA cannot replace your home, we may be able to provide rental assistance in another home if you have been displaced due to the flooding we experienced in Vermont this July.  You’ll need to meet income and other eligibility requirements.  To learn more please visit our website Applications for Section 8 Assistance – Vermont State Housing Authority (vsha.org) or call 888-406-4003 to request a paper application.  You may find more resources by calling 211.

VSHA has been providing rental assistance to Vermont’s most vulnerable since 1968. Our mission is, “to ensure that quality affordable housing opportunities are available to Vermonters statewide”. We can accomplish this mission through our vision to “continually adapt to evolving needs.”  We want to help meet your family’s needs for rental assistance.  Please reach out!

Jun 042024
 

On 04 June 2024, VSHA received notification from the Vermont Department of Health of recognition in their efforts to provide a healthy environment for their employees. Please see the attached letter here.

VSHA is honored to receive the Governor’s Excellence in Worksite Wellness Silver-level award.  We are committed to support our employees’ wellbeing and creating a positive working environment. The annual Worksite Wellness Awards create a standard of excellence for worksite wellness initiatives, and recognizes Vermont employers’ efforts to enhance productivity, bolster a healthy environment, and improve employee wellbeing.  VSHA was rated on its support of worksite culture, having a tobacco-free environment, offering physical activities, promoting preventative care and safety, and supporting the emotional wellbeing of employees.

 

Mar 142024
 

4.1.2024 public notice to open HCV list

Beginning April 1, 2024 at 8 am, Vermont State Housing Authority (VSHA) will be opening its waiting list for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program to receive applications from families qualifying for VSHA’s Disaster and Move-up Preference, as defined below. We continue to accept applications for the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) program.
Disaster Preference: This preference is available to Vermont families displaced from their Vermont home, due to fire, flood, natural disaster, or condemnation by a local, state, or federal agency.

Move-up Preference: This preference is available to families who are currently receiving rental assistance through a time limited program administered by VSHA and in compliance:
• VSHA Continuum of Care Program- Rapid-Rehousing
• VSHA Family Unification Program for Youth in Transition (FUP-Y)
• VSHA Foster Youth to Independence (FYI)
• VSHA Continuum of Care Program- Shelter + Care

Information on how to apply on-line or request a paper application can be found by visiting VSHA’s website at Applications for Section 8 Assistance – Vermont State Housing Authority (vsha.org)

Applications can also be obtained at our office located at One Prospect Street, Montpelier, VT between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Monday – Friday, or by contacting affordablehousing.com at 888-406-4003.

This Notice is being provided in accordance with VSHA’s Administrative Plan for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, which mandates the Authority to provide public notice when opening its waiting list.

For Additional information call: 802-828-3295 (voice); 800-798-3118(TTY); 800-820-5119(messages)

Aug 022023
 

The Vermont State Housing Authority (VSHA) Housing Programs Administration department is excited to announce it has partnered with AffordableHousing.com to streamline the application process for our housing programs and projects. We are now utilizing AffordableHousing.com‘s software system to manage all incoming applications. Once you submit your application to VSHA, it will be seamlessly transferred to AffordableHousing.com‘s database. Shortly after, you will receive an email from AffordableHousing.com to confirm the successful submission of your application. Once your application has been thoroughly evaluated, you will be notified regarding its acceptance or placement on the waiting list.

 If you did not provide an email address with the submission of your application, you will be mailed a notification to confirm the successful submission of your application to include information on how to access your information online.

 Once you receive the confirmation email from AffordableHousing.com, please proceed to create a free account and follow the necessary steps to access your application.

 If you have any questions, you can reach AffordableHousing.com at (888) 406-4003.

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