Getting along with neighbors is one of the most frequent concerns for renters. In fact, a recent survey by Rent.com found that renters said they would pay an average of $225 per month on top of their existing housing expenses if it meant that they could choose their neighbors. 40% of respondents to the survey […]
rendering by Wiemann Lamphere Architects Permanently Affordable Rentals and Homes for Sale to be Built on Land Donated by Local Leader Jan Blomstrann On Tuesday, October 13, 2026 officials gathered at Town Hall in Hinesburg to mark what will soon be a hive of construction activity on the corner of Riggs Road and Route 116 […]
Champlain Housing Trust’s Shale Beach Condominiums will create homeownership opportunity for Vermonters priced out of the market Elected officials from all levels of government gathered Friday, October 9, 2026 to celebrate the beginning of construction of Champlain Housing Trust’s Shale Beach Condominiums, a 30-home new development located in the Cambrian Rise neighborhood on North Avenue […]
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) along with Champlain Housing Trust, local leaders and community members gathered at an open house on September 30, 2026, to celebrate the first operational year for Foundations Family Shelter in Burlington. The shelter is a high-barrier communal-living shelter for families. CVOEO is leasing the space from Champlain […]
Doesn’t it drive you nuts when the trees and squirrels clog your gutter with acorns? Get ready to clean them then! Clogged gutters aren’t just an eyesore — they can lead to some serious (and expensive) problems. When water can’t drain properly, it can back up under your roofline, seep into your foundation, or freeze […]
See Our Upcoming Classes Most people sign up for a homebuyer workshop for a practical reason: a lender told them they needed the certificate. That’s a perfectly good reason to walk in the door. But it’s almost never the reason people are glad they came. Here’s what usually happens instead. As the information begins to […]
Senator Bernie Sanders headlined a ribbon cutting event marking the completion of 38 permanently affordable apartments, a new Veterans’ Center, and space for the Chittenden County Community Justice Center. The Howard Plant VFW Post 782 sold the building to the Champlain Housing Trust to make way for the new development and will operate out of […]
Home maintenance is an important part of ensuring that you and your family can stay safe, warm, and dry in your home. Whether you are a renter or homeowner, it helps to have a maintenance schedule for your home, ensuring that you regularly check on the different systems in your home to ensure that they […]
We had fun at North Beach at our Members’ Day Picnic! It was great catching up with so many members. Playing lawn games, enjoying the picnic buffet, blowing bubbles, moving to the music, and having our face painted was awesome, too. Thank you Owen Leavey for taking photos, DJ Melo Grant for music that made […]
For the second time, VermontBiz has recognized Champlain Housing Trust CEO Michael Monte as one of the 91 Influencers of the year. The honor highlights influencers’ dedication, innovation and impact within their field and community. Readers were asked to nominate influential business people they knew and VermontBiz editorial staff chose the top 91 for 2026. […]
If you’re thinking, “maybe next year is the year I buy a home,” you’re not alone. And if that’s you, here’s the good news: the best time to start is now, months before you ever step inside an open house, so you’ll be ready when you want to make an offer. Getting “mortgage-ready” isn’t about […]
Champlain Housing Trust’s SHARE program was created to help homeowners love the home they’re in by fostering financial security and housing stability. It empowers homeowners to determine their own financial goals based on their priorities. Sustaining Homeownership through Affordability, Resiliency & Efficiency (SHARE) is a program run by CHT’s Home Ownership Center that mixes both […]
