Committee reviews S.127 draft to create Community Housing Infrastructure Program; debate centers on 60% housing test, eligible infrastructure and a new CHIP "ad

On April 24, 2025, the Vermont House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development examined draft language for S.127, a proposal to create the Community Housing Infrastructure Program (CHIP) to subsidize infrastructure that supports housing development. The meeting, held on Zoom, focused on definitional language, eligible improvements, location criteria tied to the state’s tier system, tax-increment mechanics, reporting requirements and creation of a CHIP review board.