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View All NewsCHT Responds to Prolonged Government Shutdown | 22-Jan-2019
The impact of the federal government shutdown is being felt by CHT and our residents, and will begin to be more acute. We will not evict tenants because the government fails to uphold its end of our contracts for rental subsidy. Read More
Brenda Torpy to Present at The Sanders Institute Gathering | 26-Nov-2018
CHT's Brenda Torpy will join progressive thinkers and activists from around the globe at the inaugural The Sanders Institute Gathering to participate in a discussion on how to address the nation's housing crisis. Read More
The McClure Torpy Building | 23-Oct-2018
CHT's headquarters in Burlington is dedicated to celebrate the philanthropy of the McClure family, and the longtime friendship and partnership of Brenda Torpy and Lois McClure. Read More
Building Homes Together Campaign Releases Results of First Two Years | 10-Oct-2018
The Building Homes Together campaign, joined by Congressman Welch, House Speaker Johnson, and Mayor Weinberger, announced it was meeting overall housing production targets but falling short of affordable housing goals. Read More
Construction Begins on Garden Apartments | 19-Sep-2018
Sixty new affordable apartments are to be built in South Burlington's new City Center. Snyder-Braverman Development Company break ground on new housing to be purchased and made affordable by Champlain Housing Trust and Housing Vermont. Read More
CHT Buys Dorset Commons in South Burlington | 15-Aug-2018
CHT purchases Dorset Commons, a 15-acre property in South Burlington with 105 apartments, to prevent displacement of the tenants and keep rent levels stable. Read More
KeyBank Makes Major Grant to Help End Chronic Homelessness | 26-Jun-2018
KeyBank Foundation committed $240,000 to CHT over three years to help eliminate chronic homelessness in Chittenden County and prevent evictions. Read More
Update on South Meadow Fire | 13-Jun-2018
Latest on the after effects of the fire on Saturday at South Meadow Read More
CHT Facilitates Composting at Fort Ethan Allen | 3-Oct-2017
CHT hosted a compost training for resident gardeners at Fort Ethan Allen over the weekend, as part of an effort to establish an on-site community compost at the 36-plot neighborhood garden, marking the celebration of NeighborWorks Week. Read More
Mixed Results for First Year of Building Homes Together Campaign | 27-Sep-2017
In its first year, the Building Homes Together campaign is on track for its goal of 3,500 new homes in Chittenden County by 2021, but is falling short of the goal to make 20% of them affordable. Read More
Agreement reached on affordable homeownership at Cambrian Rise | 06-Sep-2017
Champlain Housing Trust and Eric Farrell announced today that an agreement has been reached on the development of 30 affordable condominiums on the former Burlington College land now known as Cambrian Rise, the first of what is expected to be a two phase project leading to as many as twice as many condos made permanently affordable. Read More
CHT Buys St. Joseph School | 31-Jul-2017
CHT purchased the St. Joseph School on Allen Street in the Old North End from the St. Joseph Co-Cathedral Parish Charitable Trust for $2.15 million, with plans to create a community center Read More
Bel Aire Motel Converted to Apartments to House Homeless | 26-Jul-2017
The Champlain Housing Trust purchased the Bel Aire Motel in December, 2016 and converted the building to eight apartments. The University of Vermont Medical Center funded the entire purchase and renovations, and will support its operations. Read More
Vermont Budget Passes with Historic Affordable Housing Investment | 21-Jun-2017
The Vermont Legislature approved a budget that included funding for Gov. Scott's proposed $35 million housing bond. The bond is the biggest in Vermont's history. Read More
Homelessness Drops in Chittenden County for Third Straight Year | 01-May-2017
The Chittenden County Homeless Alliance announces a 12% drop in homelessness in the county this year, and a 45% drop in the last four years. Chronic homelessness was down 56% since 2015, and family homelessness was down 29%. Read More
Delta Dental Plan of Vermont Makes $60,000 Grant to Reduce Homelessness | 13-Feb-2017
The grant to the Chittenden County Homeless Alliance attempts to help make homelessness rare and brief. Read More
Bright Street Housing Co-op wins national award | 10-Feb-2017
Bright Street Housing Co-op one of six awardees nationwide for excellence in community development Read More
Champlain Housing Trust To Buy Burlington Motel to House Homeless | 09-Dec-2016
Investment from UVM Medical Center will lead to housing for 12 at the former Bel Aire Motel Read More
Harbor Place Guests Ruled Members of the General Public | 01-Dec-2016
Shelburne Development Review Board reaffirms that Harbor Place is a motel and, in fact, guests of Harbor Place are members of the general public. Read More
Community Meeting on St. Joseph's School | 21-Nov-2016
CHT will host a meeting on November 30 to discuss the future of St. Joseph's School as a community center. Read More
CHT Exceeds Governor’s Homelessness Goal | 15-Sep-2016
CHT's focus on housing people experiencing homelessness is making progress, with a decline in the numbers of people who are homeless. A review that showed 16% of all CHT's apartments housing these people in need, exceeding the State's goal of 15%. Read More
Video released demonstrating strategies to end homelessness | 12-Jul-2016
Collaborations are working to reduce homelessness in Chittenden County, and less expensive. A new video demonstrates how they work and the impact on one man's life. Read More
Building Homes Together Coalition Launched | 27-Jun-2016
A new coalition of nonprofits, businesses, private developers, financial institutions, state and local officials and funding agencies will work together to increase the production of housing in Chittenden County, supporting health communities and a vibrant economy. Read More
CHT wins national Renewal Award | 26-Jan-2016
CHT's shared equity homeownership program was selected to win a Renewal Award, recognizing its innovation Read More
CHT Purchases Apartments from UVM | 21-Jan-2016
CHT announced today the purchase of Ethan Allen Apartments from the University of Vermont. The 31 apartments will have no changes in short term, but provide affordable homeownership in the future. Read More
More than a simple gift of bread | 17-Nov-2015
Students at Renaissance School in Shelburne donated homemade bread to Harbor Place guests through an innovative program of King Arthur Flour. Read More
CHT is a finalist for national recognition | 24-Oct-2015
The Champlain Housing Trust's affordable homeownership program is a finalist in the Renewal Awards, presented by Atlantic Media and Allstate. Online voting will help determine the winner of a $10,000 award. Read More
Home Sweet Housing Co-op | 18-Sep-2015
On Saturday, October 3rd, hear leaders of housing cooperatives in Vermont and Montreal explain how their co-ops work and why they love them. Co-ops have operated in Burlington for over 20 years and in Montreal for over 30, and new ones continue to form. Read More
Survey for former Burlington College land | 9-Jun-2015
The public's input is requested for the design of development planned for the land formerly owned by Burlington College. CHT is working with the Vermont Land Trust, City of Burlington and the developer to collect public input. Read More
CHT Celebrates NeighborWorks Week | 6-Jun-2015
CHT was joined by NeighborWorks America's CEO, Paul Weech, and COO, Chuck Wehrwein to kick-off NeighborWorks Week in Shelburne with the installation of a new community garden. Read More
Response to safety concerns at Harbor Place | 13-May-2015
CHT understands the concerns of Shelburne residents and looks forward to engaging the community about the purpose and operations of Harbor Place. Read More
Shared Equity in National Publications | 23-Feb-2015
CHT's shared equity homeownership was recently featured in the National Journal, The Atlantic and CNN Money's website. Read More
A Love Letter | 13-Feb-2015
A resident dropped off a red rose and a love letter for us Read More
Our New Challenge | 16-Jan-2015
CHT is working to end chronic homelessness in northwestern Vermont, and our newest initiative is Beacon Apartments in South Burlington. Read More
Your Input Needed! | 10-Dec-2014
The State of Vermont is developing a plan that will guide their use of $10 million in Federal funding, and they'd like your input on setting their priorities. Read More
The Statewide Ripple Effect | 9-Nov-2014
Building and preserving affordable housing packs a big economic punch Read More
Opening Doors, Closing Gaps | 19-Oct-2014
Our lastest paper explores some causes of homelessness, and what we can do. Read More
A Place to Hang One's Hat | 05-Oct-2014
The third in our series of papers explores the connections between housing and jobs. Read More
The Importance of Place | 15-Sep-2014
The second in our series of papers explores the connections between housing and health. Read More
Putting the Pieces Together | 02-Sep-2014
A new white paper examines the links between affordable housing and education. Read More
We're Hiring a Junior Accountant | 03-Mar-2014
Join Champlain Housing Trust’s team in Burlington as a Junior Accountant. Read More
Bright Street Co-op Update | 02-Jun-2014
Champlain Housing Trust is proud to announce that we are building a new cooperative. Read More
Housing For Everyone Award | 13-Nov-2013
Champlain Housing Trust, TD Charitable Foundation Announce $100,000 Housing for Everyone Award Read More
CHT & Saint Michaels College Agree to Transfer of Land | 08-Jul-2013
The Champlain Housing Trust and Saint Michael’s College announced today the sale of land currently leased to CHT along Route 15 in Colchester, Vermont. The parcel is home to Winchester Place, a mixed-income rental development with 166 apartments. The Champlain Housing Trust’s lease with the College was slated to expire in 2033, and this agreement preserves the affordability of the apartments on the site. The existing lease also made investment in the long term capital needs of the property difficult. Read More
New Housing Underway in Shelburne | 1-Aug-2013
Thursday afternoon brought together scores of interested onlookers as three local nonprofit housing developers were joined by Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin to mark the beginning of construction of new housing in Shelburne village. Read More