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10th Cavalry wins 2026 Preservation Trust of Vermont award

Posted on June 18, 2026 By

Excerpted from Preservation Trust of Vermont 2026 Award video: Built from 1892 – 1894 to establish a permanent defense in the vicinity of the US-Canadian border, Fort Ethan Allen in Colchester and Essex covers a sprawling 138 acres. Among the buildings are three large Colonial Revival style brick structures that housed the 10th Cavalry regiment – […]

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Video shows Post Apartments built in less than 3 minutes!

Posted on June 17, 2026 By

Check out this amazing construction video of Post Apartments filmed over a year and a half and condensed to less than three minutes! Special thanks to Miranda Lescaze, CHT’s director of real estate development, and videographer Vince Franke for filming and editing the progress from start to finish. Residents are now moving into these 38 new […]

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Keep up with all the news!

Posted on June 11, 2026 By

To get the latest news about Champlain Housing Trust’s events, programs, or available homes and apartments, please sign up for our free e-newsletters. We currently manage four different newsletters: General Interest: This monthly @home e-newsletter shares news of recent successes, upcoming events, community resources, and more — all tied together with some thoughts from our […]

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Invaluable Homeownership Education

Posted on June 10, 2026 By

“It was just Invaluable” Michelle Leonetti and her husband Nate Rocheford were immediately drawn to the old rustic style charm of their home in Essex. “It’s quirky. Definitely not your standard suburban house. It’s a mix of modern and historic,” says Michelle. Like so many people entering the home buying market for the first time, […]

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Improving Housing for Vermont’s Farmworkers

Posted on June 8, 2026 By

As of May 2026, Champlain Housing Trust has approved a total of $4.3 million for its Farmworker Housing Program, a program which started as a pilot in 2022 in partnership with University of Vermont Extension, and with funding from the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board (VHCB). The program includes loans for both repair of existing […]

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10th Cavalry Apartments Recieves Efficiency Vermont Award

Posted on June 1, 2026 By

Champlain Housing Trust has been recognized as a 2026 “Best of Best” award winner by Efficiency Vermont for 10th Cavalry Apartments in Colchester. The annual awards celebrated 10 organizations for their leadership and innovative projects across Vermont. Champlain Housing Trust received this award along with our development partner Evernorth. CHT’s transformation of 10th Cavalry in […]

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You’re Invited! Members’ Day Picnic 2026

Posted on May 28, 2026 By

CHT Members’ Day PicnicDATE: Saturday, August 8, 2026 ** Rain or Shine **TIME: 11:00 am – 1:30 pmWHERE: North Beach Picnic Shelter, BurlingtonNorth Beach entry, parking, activities, and food are FREE!   You’re invited! Please join us and enjoy free fun and food by the lake! We can’t wait to see you!   SIGN UP HERE QUESTIONS? […]

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Riggs Meadow: Affordable Housing with Innovative Geothermal Energy

Posted on May 12, 2026 By

Riggs Meadow at Windy Ridge in Hinesburg

This summer, Champlain Housing Trust will break ground on Riggs Meadow at the Windy Ridge neighborhood in Hinesburg. The first phase of this new development will include 36 permanently affordable rental apartments, created with with partner Evernorth, and eight shared equity homes built with Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity. These are the first homes in […]

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Vermont Housing Advocates Reinforce Need for Federal Investment

Posted on May 11, 2026 By

In April, CEO Michael Monte joined housing advocates in Washington, D.C., to meet with lawmakers and reinforce how critical federal housing investments are to Vermont communities. One powerful takeaway: policymakers understand that permanently affordable housing models like CLTs are not just smart but essential infrastructure. Pictured here with Michael Monte and Senator Peter Welch (center) […]

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Addiction Recovery Services Now Available in Essex Junction

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[The following is from Turning Point Center of Chittenden County’s press release on April 20, 2026] The Turning Point Center of Chittenden County Brings Addiction Recovery Services to Essex Junction at Susan’s Place Through Partnership with Champlain Housing Trust Essex Junction, VT – April 20, 2026 — The Turning Point Center of Chittenden County (TPCCC) […]

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Homeowner Scams Reminder: Slow Down Before Signing Up

Posted on May 6, 2026 By

Vermont homeowners know the feeling well: the warm air of spring serves as a reminder of the coming burden of lawn and insect management, or the house projects that have been waiting to be started all winter. We want to remind our homeowners to slow down before signing up for services or products that seem […]

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