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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’s 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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Where to find us this summer

Posted on May 1, 2026 By

Champlain Housing Trust will be at several events this summer – please stop by and see us! Are you curious about what we do and the programs we offer? Come visit our table – we are are happy to answer your questions – whether you’re a farmer interested in loan programs to make improvements to […]

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Ability to Plan for the Future

Posted on April 30, 2026 By

Ability to Plan for the Future In 2004, Jim DePierro was living with roommates and then at his Mom’s house and was ready for a change. He was a recent graduate from the University of Vermont working several jobs, but his pay wasn’t enough to cover the costs of owning a car, paying insurance and […]

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Getting on a Better Pathway

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Getting on a Better Pathway By necessity, Katiesha Soth and her family bounced around a lot – living unhoused made them always looking out for a place that would offer an opportunity for stability in their lives, and especially, a home. The family of six had spent a few years without a home, often with […]

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From Hardship to Housing with a Little Help

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From Hardship to Housing with a Little Help Nicole Hawley is no stranger to hardship. Born in Morrisville and growing up in central Vermont her family always figured out how to make ends meet, sometime depending on public assistance programs when needed. It’s the reality for many Vermont families without a lot of resources and […]

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