A guide for local decision-makers and community members.
The site's ever-growing “Housing Resource Toolbox” provides resources and best practices to municipal decision-makers and community members to help with planning and developing local housing policy. This toolbox contains:
- First steps to understanding local housing advocacy;
- Information to help communities assess their housing needs;
- Tips for starting and enhancing housing committees;
- Local and national housing policy recommendations; and
- Links to other state housing resources, such as Zoning For Great Neighborhoods.
The Housing Resource Toolbox is intended to stimulate community conversations, support local leadership, and enable policy change, as needed, to increase inclusive, fair, and affordable housing.
Housing Topics
An introduction to key concepts and strategies for local housing advocacy
Housing Committees
Details about the role of housing committees in Vermont, including examples of activities, and resources for starting a housing committee in your community.
Home Affordability Calculator
A tool to show the affordable purchase price of a home at any household income level
Affordable Price and Rent Level
A tool to understand affordable home purchase prices and monthly rent amounts for Vermonters based on HUD monthly income guidelines.