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Campaign to promote affordability and vibrancy as a mainstay of flourishing communities across Vermont and beyond.

This campaign is coordinated by the Fair Housing Project of the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO). We aim to stimulate discussion of inclusive and affordable communities and their benefits to all. We also hope to encourage appropriate changes that help fulfill many positive community development objectives.

10/26/2026

Complete this survey by Oct. 30 for a chance to win one of five $50 gift cards.

CVOEO’s Statewide Housing Advocacy Programs, Rights & Democracy Vermont, and other partners are collecting information about existing tenant organizing groups and renters’ interest in forming new groups in order to offer technical assistance, organizing support, and connections - and also to assess interest in a statewide tenant association. We hope to host convenings at sites around the state this fall, as well as a larger convening in Burlington Nov. 21 in partnership with the National Low Income Housing Coalition.
For more information about renters’ rights and responsibilities, the Vermont Tenants helpline, workshop offerings, and publications such as “The Definitive Guide to Renting in Vermont”:https://www.cvoeo.org/client_media/files/HAP/Definitive_Guide_To_Renting_In_Vermont-2023-web.pdf
CVOEO

10/21/2026

The 2026 Statewide Housing Conference is November 18, 2026.
Doubletree Hotel | 870 Williston Road | South Burlington, VT 05403

The Vermont Statewide Housing Conference is the state’s largest affordable housing-focused event occurring every 2 years and drawing hundreds of housing professionals from across the state. Organized by Vermont Housing Finance Agency, with help from the multi-agency Steering Committee, the conference is focused on today’s most pressing housing issues in Vermont and beyond. The conference will also host a Vermont Professionals of Color Network Affinity Space sponsored by Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO).

More info and registration: https://vhfa.org/conference

CVOEO
Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA)

10/09/2026

Housing conference scholarship deadline: TODAY, October 9!

Your voice belongs in the conversation about Vermont’s housing future. Registration scholarships are available for the 2026 Vermont Statewide Housing Conference, with priority for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) attendees and people with lived experience of housing insecurity.

CVOEO is proud to be a Gold sponsor and to support the Vermont Professionals of Color Network Affinity Space at the conference. Creating opportunities for connection and bringing lived experience into housing conversations are essential to building stronger communities.

📅 November 18, 2026
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton, South Burlington

Learn more, register, and apply for your scholarship at vhfa.org/conference.

Please share with someone who would like to attend! Thriving Communities: Building a Vibrant, Inclusive Vermont for more of CVOEO's Housing Advocacy Program education.

10/06/2026

Vermont’s cost of living was top of mind for poll respondents, and 20% said they had been late or come up short on housing payments in the past year.

09/24/2026

Being a tenant who doesn’t know their renter rights can get spooky! If you’re a current or soon-to-be tenant who wants to gain more housing education and skills, check out the information above to take the Tenant Skills workshop in October!

Want more housing education opportunities? All of CVOEO’s renters workshops are FREE and available online through our self-paced platform!

Participants will learn about the fundamentals of tenant rights and responsibilities, leases, security deposits, repairs, tips for navigating the rental process, health code violations, evictions, and protections under the Fair Housing Act. Our Sustaining The Rent course provides tips for budgeting, money management, and building credit to help increase financial literacy. These workshops are held live every month and attending all three can contribute towards receiving a Preferred Renter Certificate!

Any questions? Contact us: (802) 660-3455 ext 205
CVOEO

09/17/2026

There’s still time this September to support CVOEO’s Housing Advocacy Programs (Thriving Communities: Building a Vibrant, Inclusive Vermont ) through City Market ’s Rally for Change! 💚

When you shop at City Market, round up to the nearest dollar at checkout and 40% of this month’s Rally for Change donations will support CVOEO.

This month, those funds will help support our statewide Housing Advocacy Programs, which provide education, advocacy, technical assistance, referrals, and other resources to help Vermonters secure and maintain safe, stable housing.

The team works with renters, mobile home residents, people experiencing housing discrimination, housing and service providers, municipal officials, and communities across the state. Their work is grounded in a simple belief: housing is a basic human right, and everyone deserves equitable access to a home free from discrimination.

Programs include Vermont Tenants, the Mobile Home Program, the Fair Housing Project, Housing Stabilization and Retention Services, and other initiatives working toward more inclusive and affordable housing throughout Vermont.

Next time you’re checking out at City Market this month, consider rounding up. Small change can add up to meaningful support for housing advocacy across Vermont.

Thank you to City Market and everyone who chooses to Rally for Change with us! 💚

09/15/2026

WEOC is back! Saturday, September 19 at Vermont State University in Randolph. A whole day of
workshops, a great lunch, and tons of opportunities to invest in your economic future. It’s free to
attend, but spots do fill up, so register while you can. welch.senate.gov/weoc

CVOEO

09/11/2026

We had an excellent time last year and the festivities are rolling in again!

Have you questioned what your tenants rights are and how to actually exercise them? Are you wondering who or what makes your rights actually enforceable? Join the Tenants Rights Workshop at the 2026 Vermont Human Rights Summit held by Kahlia Livingston (CVOEO), Katy Allen (Rights and Democracy), and Attorney Matt Shagam! We’ll be discussing tenants rights and responsibilities, tenant litigation, and tenant organizing!

This is a conversation you don’t want to miss!

Register for FREE: https://hrc.vermont.gov/summit
(Register for in-person attendance by 9/11 or attend virtually!)
CVOEO

08/28/2026

Join KHL, HUD’s Vermont Field Office, and the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) for a free community workshop designed to help renters better understand their rights, responsibilities, and available housing resources. Whether you’re experiencing maintenance issues, have questions about the rental inspection process, or simply want to learn more about tenant protections, this workshop will provide practical information and connect you with trusted local experts. The workshop will include presentations from HUD, CVOEO, and local code enforcement, followed by an opportunity to ask questions.

Registration preferred, but not required: https://kellogghubbard.org/calendar/tenant-rights-housing-safety-workshop/

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Burlington, VT
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https://www.cvoeo.org/get-help/fair-housing-and-discrimination

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