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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Chittenden County housing and regional planning leaders announced the conclusion of a five year outreach, education, and advocacy campaign focused on the production of much needed housing in the county. The Building Homes Together campaign pushed for 3,500 new homes between 2016 and 2020, with 700 of them permanently affordable to low-income households. Over […]
Button Up Your Home! Fall is a great time to prepare your home for cold weather. Here are some tips to make your home more enjoyable, help save you money, remove potential hazards, and prevent costly repairs. Remove Air Conditioners Remove all window air conditioners before the weather turns cold, and no later than […]
