Vermont Housing Improvement Program

Vermont is getting ready for the launch of VHIP 2.0!

Current federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for VHIP is almost fully obligated. The State of Vermont has allocated approximately $20 Million to launch VHIP 2.0.CHT and the State are pausing VHIP on Friday, February 16, 2024 and launching VHIP 2.0 on Monday, March 25, 2024.

VHIP 2.0 will include exciting new changes that will make the program an even better tool to help alleviate the current housing crisis and homelessness. Changes include an option for a 0%, 10-year forgivable loan, new unit development, and more robust code compliance assistance for occupied units.  Stay tuned for more information as we get closer to March 25, 2024!  You can contact Champlain Housing Trust at [email protected] for more information.

Learn more about VHIP: VHIP How to Guide: Resources for Property Owners

Homeowners considering adding an ADU please visit the ACCD ADU website and review the How-To Checklist for ADU’s and other resources to familiarize yourself with the process of adding an ADU.

Would you like to add your name to our contact list for updates about future rounds of VHIP? Click here to complete our interest form.