VERMONT HOUSING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2.0 | RURAL EDGE
1222 Main Street, Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
Eligibility
Hours
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Service area
Caledonia county, Vermont
Essex county, Vermont
Orleans county, Vermont
Description
Provides financial assistance of up to 50,000 dollars per unit to make vacant rental units available by assisting with health and safety repairs, as well as repairing code violations such as electrical, plumbing, water, septic, heating systems, roof, accessibility, and other structural repairs. Program participants are required to provide a 20% match of grant funds and rent units at or below HUD Fair Market Rent prices. Program can also assist with the creation of new units, including accessory dwelling units.
Last Assured
12/29/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
RURAL EDGE
RuralEdge is a rural regional non-profit organization providing affordable quality housing, community development, property management, financial services, and education. Services include creation and preservation of affordable housing for individuals with low to moderate incomes, provision of homeownership education and services, and facilitation of community development and renewal in Caledonia, Essex and Orleans Counties. RuralEdge rebuilds, rehabilitates, leases, and manages properties and supports residents with information, education, counseling, and access to resources for repairs.