While the housing conditions within every Vermont town are unique, the strategies to promote the development of sustainable affordable housing are generally the same throughout the state. The strategies that municipalities can use to improve housing affordability can be grouped by their impact on housing supply, stability, and subsidy.
Creating "Missing Middle" housing: financial strategies & resources
Missing middle housing is broadly defined as medium-density housing that has historically been “missing” because it occupies a space between low-density single-family houses and high-density large apartment complexes.
Parking Requirements: Impacts on housing costs and availability in Vermont
Residential parking requirements are a key reform identified by recent Vermont studies as a means of improving access to new housing.
Fair Housing in Vermont
Fair Housing is the right to equal opportunity in housing choice and the right to rent or buy a dwelling free from discrimination.
Short-Term Rentals: Best practices for local regulation in Vermont
Best practices for VT communities considering regulation of short-term rentals (STRs).
What is Affordable Housing?
Housing is "affordable" when costs are no greater than 30% of the residents' household income.