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General Assistance (GA) Housing

On March 28, 2025, Governor Scott issued an Executive Order that extended winter eligibility for some households that are currently in a motel/hotel. If your household is eligible for extended eligibility, you can stay housed in the motel/hotels even if you have used up your 80 days.

The two categories of households that are eligible are: 

  1. Families with custody of children under age 19.
  2. Households with a medically vulnerable individual (see the definition below*).

Contact DCF’s Economic Services Division (ESD) immediately at 1-800-775-0506 if you believe you are eligible. 

If you think you are eligible under one of the categories and you are denied, take these steps:

  1. Ask ESD to provide you with a written denial. 
  2. Tell ESD that you are appealing the decision.
  3. Contact us at Legal Services Vermont and Vermont Legal Aid if you want help. Fill out our form and we will call you back. You can also call us at 1-800-889-2047. 

* What does “medically vulnerable” mean? 

  • Someone who is homebound and needs help from another person or uses medical equipment (like a wheelchair).
  • A person who uses a lifesaving device that needs electricity, such as an oxygen machine.
  • Anyone undergoing active cancer treatment or treatment for severe heart, kidney, or liver disease.
  • Someone receiving home-based nursing services (like hospice or visiting nurses).
  • A person in their third trimester of pregnancy or entering their third trimester between April 1 and June 30, 2025.

The Governor’s Order includes a 1,100 hotel/motel room cap from April 1 - June 30, 2025. If you are asked to leave your emergency housing because of the 1,100-room cap, contact us for more legal advice.

 

For detailed and up-to-date information about GA housing eligibility, click here.

For help, call VT Legal Aid at 1-800-889-2047.

 

Emergency Housing

Emergency housing, call the Department of Children & Families - Economic Services Division. 

Lamoille Community House is a warming shelter that offers adults who are experiencing homelessness a bed, hot showers, hot meals, laundry, and internet access.

  • If possible, call before coming 802-521-7943.
  • 213 Clark Drive, Hyde Park
  • Open year round

All people in General Assistance housing (shelters and hotels) are in the Coordinated Entry system to work towards more permanent housing. Coordinated entry is a “no wrong door” system, with the following points of entry: Lamoille County Mental Health (LCMHS), the Clarina Howard Nichols Center, and Capstone Community Action, as well as Lamoille Community House. 

 

Long-term housing

Capstone Community Action  housing counselors help figure out options. 802-888-7993.

HomeShare Vermont screening and matching for exchanging private bedroom for rent, help around the home, or a combination. 802-863-5625

Definitive Guide to Renting in VT

Downstreet Housing and Community Development: Help becoming or remaining a homeowner. For those who qualify, assistance or loans for:

  • home ownership
  • rentals
  • down payments
  • home repair
  • foreclosure issues
  • 802-476-4493

Lamoille Housing Partnership: provide long term, affordable housing

  • Physical address: 26 Hutchins Street Suite #102, Morrisville, VT, 05661
  • Mailing address: 22 Keith Avenue Suite #100, Barre, VT, 05641 - for paper applications and rent payments 
  • Email LHPvacancies@Downstreet.org to inquire about vacancies

Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition: statewide resources for people seeking affordable housing.

Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA): 

USDA Rural Development has funds to help low-income residents of rural communities buy, build, or repair homes. Grants and fixed 1% loans are available to those who qualify, and no down payment is required. (802) 828-6080   Misty.Sinsigalli@usda.gov

 

First Generation Homebuyers

If you are the first generation in your family to buy a home, you may be eligible for money to help you buy a home. Click here. 

 

Renters

The Rent Right Program provides participants the skills, materials, and confidence necessary to find and maintain stable housing. Participants receive Preferred Renter Certificate. Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity.

  • Tenant skills
  • Sustaining the rent
  • Finding housing and getting ready to rent
  • Financial coaching

 

Definitive Guide to Renting in Vermont: all you need to know as a renter.

 

Fuel and Utilities

Capstone Community Action offers for eligible households:

  • Free clean and tune services with a qualified technician
  • Fuel assistance
  • Help with past due bills

Call 802-479-1053 or 802-888-7993

 

Pathways Vermont

End homelessness and provide mental health supports:

 

Homeless Shelters in VT

Shelters in Lamoille County or a county over. Looking for a safe place to sleep tonight? Call 2-1-1 to find a shelter near you.

Hyde Park

Barre / Berlin / Montpelier

St. Johnsbury

Burlington

St. Albans

Landlords or philanthropists who want to be part of housing solutions, contact the Housing and Homelessness Continuum of Care: kanetsberger@lamoilleshelter.org

Our Mission

to foster community assets to advance the common good of Lamoille County.


 

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