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View All NewsCHT to Launch Technical Assistance Program | 10-Dec-2020
Beginning in January, CHT will offer technical assistance to nonprofits in Vermont and beyond, with a new program led by outgoing CEO Brenda Torpy. Read More
CHT Buys Ho Hum Motel for Covid-19 Isolation and Quarantine | 12-Nov-2020
The motel will be able to serve up to 34 people with rooms to help prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the community. Read More
Staff Promotions Announced | 12-Oct-2020
Cheryl Read will be the new Chief Financial Officer immediately, and Amy Demetrowitz will assume the Chief Operating Officer duties in January. Read More
CHT and Steps to End Domestic Violence Announce New Shelter and Expanded Services | 7-Oct-2020
Organizations secure property with CARES Act funding to comply with CDC guidance to prevent spread of Covid-19 and expand the ability to serve people in time of need Read More
Building Homes Together Releases Annual Progress Report | 05-Oct-2020
The Building Homes Together campaign is on pace to meet it's overall 3,500 goal of new homes over five years, but is falling short of the target that 20% of them are permanently affordable. Read More
Brenda Torpy to Step Down as CEO | 20-Jul-2020
CHT's Board announces that Brenda Torpy is stepping down after 30 years leading the organization, and that Michael Monte will become new CEO in January. Read More
New Programs to Help Struggling Vermonters with Housing Costs | 13-Jul-2020
Two new programs have been established by the State of Vermont to help people impacted by the pandemic, or those at risk of being impacted, with rent and mortgage assistance. Read More
Statement on the Violence Against Black and Brown People | 4-Jun-2020
CHT's Board passed Resolution 2020-044 last night, A Statement on the Violence Against Black and Brown People Read More
UPDATED | CHT Response to COVID-19 | 18-Apr-2020
UPDATED: CHT is preparing in multiple ways in concurrence with public health recommendations to address the spread of the coronavirus or COVID-19, and latest updates will be posted here. Read More
Harbor Place Becomes Isolation Motel in Response to Covid-19 | 22-Mar-2020
People who are homeless and exhibiting symptoms of the coronavirus now have a place to live in isolation, helping to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Read More
Garden Street Apartments Open in South Burlington | 13-Jan-2020
City and State leaders clipped the ribbon on 60 new affordable apartments in South Burlington as part of a long-planned – and now coming to life – new City Center. Read More
Presentation: Could CLTs be the Answer to the Housing Crisis in the Global South? | 05-Nov-2019
Join us November 14 at 7pm at Contois Auditorium for an inspirational presentation and discussion with Dr. Theresa Williamson on how community land trusts are being used to lift up people in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. Read More
CHT Opens New Affordable Apartments on Burlington’s Waterfront | 7-Oct-2019
Laurentide Apartments is part of a larger, mixed-use, mixed income neighborhood under development along with a new public park on 28 acres along North Avenue. In all, about 800 new homes will be constructed over the next several years. Read More
Report: New homes built in 2018, but affordability lags | 09-Sep-2019
A campaign to encourage housing production in Chittenden County is keeping apace of its overall production goals, but fears a gap between housing costs and wages is growing housing leaders announced today. Read More
CHT transfers property to Turning Point Center | 31-Jul-2019
CHT and Turning Point Center of Chittenden County announced the transaction which will preserve this community asset for nonprofit use in downtown Burlington. Read More
CHT closes on $8.8M financing for Old North End Community Center | 18-Apr-2019
Complex transaction including several lenders, investors, charitable gifts and tax credit program allows construction to commence during final fundraising campaign Read More
Pecor Family makes $500,000 gift to CHT's Old North End Community Center | 05-Apr-2019
Trey and Dominique Pecor have pledged $500,000 to CHT's Old North End Community Center capital campaign, leaving just $200,000 to raise in the $8 million project that is transforming the former St. Joseph School into a community center. Read More
CHT 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
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