Vermont Programs

Government Grants & Incentives for Real Estate Investors in Burlington

Burlington's tight housing market and Vermont Housing Finance Agency's LIHTC program create demand-driven opportunities for affordable housing investors. The Champlain Housing Trust, one of the largest community land trusts in the U.S., provides unique partnership opportunities.

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Local Programs

State Housing Finance Agency

Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA)

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Public Housing Authority

Burlington Housing Authority

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Local Programs

Burlington Government Incentive Programs

These programs are available specifically to investors and developers in the Burlington, VT market.

VHFA LIHTC Program

Vermont allocates LIHTC credits through VHFA, with Burlington receiving priority due to its significant housing shortage.

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Champlain Housing Trust

One of the largest community land trusts in the U.S., providing partnership opportunities for affordable housing development.

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Burlington Housing Trust Fund

City-funded trust supporting affordable housing production and preservation.

Vermont Downtown Tax Credit

State tax credit for rehabilitation of buildings in designated downtown districts.

LIHTC Tax Credits in Vermont

Low-Income Housing Tax Credits are the largest source of affordable housing financing in the U.S. In Vermont, credits are allocated by VHFA.

How LIHTC Works

  • Dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit over 10 years
  • 9% competitive credits for new construction
  • 4% credits paired with tax-exempt bonds
  • 15-year compliance period for affordable rents

Vermont Allocator

Credits are allocated by VHFA through their Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), which outlines scoring criteria and priorities.

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Investor Tips

Why Invest in Burlington?

Extremely tight rental market — vacancy rates below 1%

Champlain Housing Trust provides unique development partnerships

Downtown Tax Credit supports historic building rehabilitation

Strong university-driven rental demand (UVM, Champlain College)

Finance Government-Incentivized Properties in Burlington

FundNow Capital provides DSCR loans, bridge financing, and portfolio loans that complement government incentive programs in Burlington.

DSCR Loans

Qualify using Section 8 rental income — government-backed rents strengthen your DSCR ratio.

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Bridge Loans

Short-term financing to acquire and stabilize properties before permanent LIHTC or agency financing.

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Portfolio Loans

Finance multiple properties in Burlington's Opportunity Zones under a single loan structure.

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