Affordable Housing

​

Vermont is facing a serious housing crisis. Across the state, families, workers, seniors, and people with disabilities are struggling to find places they can afford to live.

Housing supply has not kept up with demand. Experts estimate Vermont needs 24,000 to 36,000 new homes by 2029 just to meet current needs. 

​

At the same time, housing costs continue to rise. Nearly half of Vermont renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, meaning they are considered cost-burdened. 
Even more concerning, about one in four renters spend over half their income on housing leaving little money for food, healthcare, or transportation. 

​

For low-income households, the situation is even worse. For every 100 extremely low-income renter households in Vermont, there are only about 49 affordable apartments available.

​

The result is housing instability across the state. As of 2025, over 4,500 Vermonters were experiencing homelessness, including children and seniors. 

​

Affordable housing is essential for strong communities. When people cannot afford to live where they work, businesses struggle to hire employees, families move away, and communities lose stability.

​

Vermont must take action. This means building more homes, supporting affordable housing development, reducing barriers that prevent housing construction, and ensuring that working families, seniors, and people with disabilities have access to safe and stable housing.

​

A stronger Vermont starts with making sure everyone has a place to call home.