As the VERAP program winds down, there are still a few programs out there available to landlords.Landlord Relief Program - provides incentive and added security to VT landlords who rent to Vermonters who receive rental assistance or who are existing homelessness.Manufactured Home Improvement and Repair Program - MHIR offers assistance to owners of manufactured home communities (commonly known as mobile home parks) and current and prospective manufactured home owners. CVOEO Financial Assistance...
The federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in conjunction with the Department of Justice released guidelines for Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals (ESA). The guidelines provide a step-by-step outline for how to handle a tenant request for an ESA - including when approval is appropriate and what grounds you may be able to deny a request.The ESA related information begins on Page 8 of the document. It is recommended that Landlords review this...
Some helpful tips on how to avoid frozen pipes in your rental unit. The PDF can also be provided to your Tenants so they are aware of this information as well. ...
Shelter may be the most obvious type of support COTS provides to families and individuals, but it certainly is not the only type. For example, our clients are required to save a percentage of their income each month (40 percent for families; 70 percent for individuals). This goal helps prepare them for a move into permanent housing within four to six months of their arrival in shelter....
The Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS) provides emergency shelter, services, and housing for people who are homeless or marginally housed in Vermont....
The purpose of the Code Information Sheets and the Fire Safety sheets are to provide information and guidelines about the requirements of the codes. While the Department relies on a consistent set of standards and adopts national codes, there are many different classifications within these codes as well as many unique situations. Specific questions should be directed to your local DFS regional office....