Resources from the Housing Coalition of Southeastern Vermont
The Housing Coalition of Southeastern Vermont has published two resources about housing in the state: one for creating housing in Windham County and another for those seeking housing. The list of resources for those seeking housing is copied below.
The Housing Coalition of Southeastern Vermont is a cross-sector planning body focused on housing and homelessness in the region. The goals of the Coalition are to end homelessness, support a healthy housing ecosystem, and prepare the community for future housing development opportunities.
You can view additional resources related to housing here.
Emergency Shelter
State of VT General Assistance (GA) Emergency Shelter application:
- Call 800-775-0506
- Go to the Economic Services Division (ESD) office at 232 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Brattleboro from 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
- Visit www.dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/crisis-housing
- Vermont 211 - call 211 (866-652-46360) from anywhere in Vermont after 4:30 p.m. to access General Assistance emergency housing
Groundworks Drop-in Center - 54 S. Main Street, Brattleboro, 802-257-5415
Women’s Freedom Center - 802-254-6954
Youth Services, Inc. - 866-888-4498; provides support with identifying emergency housing
Faith communities - discretionary funds; varies by town/faith community
Natural Disaster Relief
When the region experiences a natural disaster such as a major flood, storm, or wildfire, the State and local municipalities activate their Emergency Operations Plans to potentially provide safe shelter to affected residents. If you need assistance after a natural disaster, please call Vermont 2-1-1.
Windham & Windsor Housing Trust Homeownership Center
Online and in-person courses on how to buy a home & access to down payment assistance grants.
VT State Housing Authority Section 8 Homeownership Program
Housing Navigation - rental listings, assistance with rental applications, etc.
Southeastern VT Community Action (SEVCA)’s Housing Resource Center
- 15 Grove Street, Brattleboro, 800-464-9951
- Walk-in hours: Monday 1:30-4 p.m., Wednesday 1:30-4 p.m., Friday 9-11 a.m.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Programs (VA)
- The National Call Center for Homeless Veterans, 877-424-3838
- Supportive Services for Veteran Families at the University of Vermont (SSVF at UVM), 802-656-3232
- Veterans Inc. SSVF Program, 800.482.2565
Early Education Services (EES), Parent Child Center - 130 Birge Street, Brattleboro, 802-246-2060
Housing Inventory
- Brattleboro Housing Partnerships (BHP) - Subsidized Housing & Shelter Plus Care for homeless/disabled residents ~ Main Office - 224 Melrose Terrace, 802-254-6071
- VT Housing Finance Agency (VHFA)’s database of affordable housing units statewide ~ www.housingdata.org
- Windham & Windsor Housing Trust (WWHT) - Affordable housing provider; apartment rentals and shared equity homeownership program ~ www.homemattershere.org
- Realtors - keep current rental and for sale listings
- Private Property Owners that accept rental assistance vouchers - The Landlord Liaison, Dan Handy, can assist in connecting - 802-490-0247 or [email protected]
Rental Assistance
For low-income, disabled, veterans, families with children, others who may be eligible:
- SEVCA - 800-464-9951
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Programs:
- The National Call Center for Homeless Veterans - 877-424-3838
- Supportive Services for Veteran Families at the University of Vermont (SSVF at UVM) - 802-656-3232
- Veterans Inc. SSVF Program - 800-482-2565
Shared Housing
Guidance for a successful shared housing arrangement and Resources for learning how to find a housemate situation: books, workbooks, online classes. Sharing Housing, Inc. – www.sharinghousing.com
Other Resources
- Housing Case Management Partner Organizations - AIDS Project, Brattleboro Housing Partnerships (BHP), Easter Seals, ECDC (refugee resettlement), ESD-Reach Up, Groundworks Collaborative, Health Care & Rehabilitation Services (HCRS), Pathways VT, Senior Solutions, SEVCA, VA, Windham & Windsor Housing Trust, Winston Prouty, Women’s Freedom Center, Youth Services
- Tenancy Information
- Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) - statewide resources here
- VT Legal Aid
- Private Lending Institutions - Banks, Credit Unions, etc.