VHIP Success Stories

The Vermont Housing Improvement Program (VHIP) Provides Grants up to $50,000 to bring vacant rental homes up to code or to create new affordable rental opportunities

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Check Out Our Shared Equity Down-Payment Assistance Program!

Income-eligible homebuyers may qualify for down-payment funds for the purchase of a home in Washington, Orange, or Lamoille county.

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Have a Look at Our Latest Housing Development Projects

downstreet stands with black lives matter movement in vermont

Our Race, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative

We stand in solidarity against racism.

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We Are

Downstreet

Creating Permanently Affordable Homes Throughout Central Vermont.

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Rentals

Rent with us! Providing excellent customer service is a core value of ours, and all of our apartment rents include heat, hot water, trash and snow removal, plus 24-hour emergency maintenance service from the best crew you could hope for.

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Financial Wellness

Want to learn about creating a household budget? Need to establish or improve your credit? Our NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center has all the services you will need, from household financial management classes to home buyer education and one-on-one counseling.

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Down Payment Assistance

You’re all ready to buy a home, if only you could save up enough money for a down payment. We can help! We offer down payment assistance grants to income-eligible home buyers. Learn all about our program and browse our listings of Downstreet homes for sale.

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Home Repair Loans

Leaking roof? Crumbling foundation? Failing septic system? Our Green Mountain Home Repair Program can help you with essential repairs to their homes. Learn more about the program and how to apply.

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