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Housing advocates press for continued funding, outline needs and project pipeline
Summary
Housing and homelessness advocates told the Senate committee that homelessness has risen and Vermont needs thousands of affordable rental homes; presenters from the Housing & Homelessness Alliance and Champlain Housing Trust urged funding for voucher contingency, BHCB, down‑payment programs and a $40M one‑time investment tied to pipeline projects.
Representatives of statewide housing organizations presented needs assessments and funding priorities to the Senate Economic Development, Housing & General Affairs Committee.
Chad Simmons, of the Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont (HHV), said homelessness has increased over the last five years and that many households face severe cost burdens. He framed the group’s priorities around three pillars: capital for housing development, rental assistance, and services. Simmons said the alliance supports continuing statutory funding and…
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