“BARRE — Vermont is getting more than $200,000 in 19 matching grants to projects for the restoration and preservation of historic buildings across the state.
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Vermont pushes lead-law compliance
“The Vermont attorney general has sent 27 landlords in Chittenden and Washington counties letters requesting that they demonstrate compliance with the Vermont lead law. [More ...]
Tags: Attorney General, Chittenden, lead, lead laws, Washington
Dept. of Energy Announces New Regulations to Facilitate Weatherizing Subsidized Affordable Housing
“The Department of Energy (DOE) today announced new regulations that will help improve the energy efficiency and livability of HUD, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, and USDA assisted apartments by minimizing barriers to the participation of these homes in the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). [More ...]
Tags: Department of Energy, DOE, energy efficiency, HUD, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, USDA, Weatherization Assistance Program
Attorney General Taking Action to Reduce Lead Hazards in Chittenden and Washington Counties
“Twenty-seven landlords in Chittenden and Washington Counties are the recipients of letters from the Office of Vermont Attorney General William H. Sorrell requesting that they demonstrate compliance with the Vermont lead law. Attorney General Sorrell announced today that his office recently mailed the letters requesting information on rental properties built prior to 1978. Landlords have been given 90 days to show that they are in compliance with the law…” [More ...]
Tags: Attorney General, Chittenden, lead, lead laws, Washington
Shelter offers warmth
“BELLOWS FALLS – The Greater Falls Warming Shelter has been open for a month, and organizers said they are serving a small but key community.
The shelter also recently hired Samuel Neill of Saxtons River as coordinator of the nighttime facility. [More ...]
Tags: Bellows Falls, homeless shelter, Homelessness
Bill would cap max rent-to-own interest
By Bruce Edwards
“Jeanette White doesn’t dispute the need for a business that serves Vermonters who can’t afford to buy that flat-screen television, washer or sofa. But what White, a state senator from Windham County, objects to is what she regards as the questionable business practices of rent-to-own stores in the state. [More ...]
Tags: Rent-a-Center, Rent-to-own, Statehouse
Woman chosen Vt., N.H. USDA director
“SWANTON – A Swanton woman has been appointed to a position with the U.S. Department of Agriculture that oversees programs in Vermont and New Hampshire.
Molly Lambert, who was nominated by Democratic U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy, has been named the state director for rural development for the two states. [More ...]
Tags: Molly Lambert, USDA
Broderick sees housing advances
By Patrick McArdle
“BENNINGTON – After spending a year getting to know Vermont, John Broderick, the executive director for the Regional Affordable Housing Corp. of Bennington County, said that he believes the agency will be able to announce several new projects this year. [More ...]
Tags: Affordable Housing, Bennington, John Broderick, Regional Affordable Housing Corporation
Vermont takes advantage of historic tax credits
“Vermont ranks No. 1 in per capita use of federal historic tax credits to rehabilitate historic buildings, according to a recent federal report. The state is 10th in the nation overall rising from 12th overall last year. [More ...]
Tags: Historic Preservation, tax credits
Affordable housing: It’s a long haul
By Lisa McCormack
“It could be a while before more affordable housing is built in Waterbury.
Town officials aim to finish a comprehensive housing plan before considering places where private developers or nonprofit groups could build affordable housing.
[More ...]
Tags: Affordable Housing, Central Vermont Community Land Trust, Planning, Waterbury
