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Receive the Child Tax Credit and/or Earned Income Tax Credit

Posted on February 15, 2022 By

As part of President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, there is more money available to families and/or people with low to moderate incomes. Whether or not you received stimulus checks or monthly payments in 2021, additional money may be available to you – and receiving these tax credits are not considered income and will not impact […]

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Residents, Members Gather for 2022 Annual Meeting

Posted on February 14, 2022 By

More than 250 residents, supporters, and staff joined together over zoom Thursday, January 27th for Champlain Housing Trust’s virtual 2022 Annual Membership Meeting. Chief Executive Officer Michael Monte welcomed attendees with a call to action to meet the enormous opportunities in 2022 following a uniquely challenging year. Outgoing Board President Bob Robbins’ report highlighted CHT’s […]

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2022 Annual Meeting Award Winners

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At each Annual Meeting, CHT honors several people or institutions who inspire us. At this year’s virtual gathering on January 27th, we presented the following awards: Hilton Wick “Give Until It Feels Good” Award went to New England Federal Credit Union (NEFCU) for their transformative gift of $3 million over three years to CHT. This […]

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2022 Annual Meeting Elections

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At our virtual 2022 Annual Meeting on January 27th, we said farewell to outgoing Board members Bob Robbins, Ian Boyd, and Michael Loner. While we’re sad to see them go, we are excited to welcome the newly elected resident Board members Issouf Ouattara and Kate Cappleman Sinz, each of whom are serving as homeowner Resident […]

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2021 Annual Report Now Available

Posted on February 7, 2022 By

Our 2021 Annual Report is available! We invite you to read highlights and reflections from the past year. We’re happy to offer this report to you in a variety of formats. To request a printed copy, email Membership Specialist Jack Commo, or call (802) 861-7399. To download the full pdf click here To flip through […]

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Putting Down Roots

Posted on February 1, 2022 By

Putting Down Roots Shared Equity Program helps build financial foundation   Andrea Solazzo loved living in Burlington’s Old North End. She enjoyed her job as gleaning coordinator at Vermont Foodbank and had lots friends in the area, and after 10 years of renting, she was ready to put down roots in her community. But she wasn’t sure […]

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CHT Purchases 8th Hotel in Eight Years, Announces Transformation of Harbor Place

Posted on December 20, 2021 By

  Champlain Housing Trust has purchased the Days Inn in Shelburne, the second major acquisition in December and eighth lodging establishment it has purchased since 2013. These properties, spread across six municipalities in Chittenden County, are serving a variety of purposes ranging from a facility for people escaping domestic violence, to the State’s Covid-19 isolation […]

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Building Homes Together Campaign Announces Bold Five Year Plan

Posted on December 13, 2021 By

This morning the Building Homes Together campaign launched its second five year targets for making Chittenden County’s housing market healthier, more equitable, and more affordable. Supported by over 125 local leaders, the campaign’s goals include creating 5,000 new homes, with 1,250 permanently affordable, over the next five years. The new homes would include a combination […]

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CHT Receives $500,000 grant from NeighborWorks America

Posted on December 5, 2021 By

Great news! CHT received a $500,000 grant from NeighborWorks America to support our signature shared equity homeownership program. The grant, just one of two made nationwide, will extend affordable homeownership opportunity to 40 households and keep those homes affordable for subsequent buyers over time. This program was recognized with a United Nations World Habitat Award […]

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CHT Buys Hotel to Create 72 New Affordable Apartments

Posted on December 1, 2021 By

An exciting day! Yesterday, CHT closed on the purchase of TownePlace Suites in Williston and plans to convert the hotel to 72 apartments affordable to people with a mix of incomes. The property was purchased from the Williston Inn Group, Inc. for $13,450,000. “We are looking forward to adding new affordable apartments to Williston and […]

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Celebrate National Co-op Month

Posted on October 6, 2021 By

October is National Co-op Month – the perfect time to highlight and celebrate CHT’s cooperative housing! Most of us understand what renting or owning a home means; cooperative housing is a third housing option. Co-op members are both residents and shareholders of their property. They work together to keep their property and community running well, […]

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New England Federal Credit Union Makes $3 Million Gift for BIPOC Homeownership

Posted on September 30, 2021 By

The lack of access to homeownership for Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) has been no accident. In the United States several policies such as exclusionary zoning, discriminatory lending and real estate practices, redlining, and others based in racism prevented BIPOC homeownership. Vermont hasn’t been immune: white Vermonters are almost three times more likely […]

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