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Read. Follow. Verify.Vermont creates Washington and Lamoille Counties housing pilot program financed by municipal debt
Last action · January 14, 2026: Read first time and referred to the Committee on General and HousingSponsors: Michael Boutin and 1 other
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What This Bill Would Do
Vermont lawmakers introduced a bill to create a housing pilot program in Washington and Lamoille Counties to finance the construction of 250 dwelling units through backed by property s.
The measure establishes a specific financing mechanism using municipal and education property s to support new housing development in two Vermont counties.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Washington County residents
Property tax increment financing mechanisms and new housing developments are established in Washington County.
Lamoille County residents
Property tax increment financing mechanisms and new housing developments are established in Lamoille County.
Key Facts
- The bill creates a housing pilot program in Washington and Lamoille Counties.
- The program aims to finance the construction of 250 dwelling units.
- Financing is achieved using municipal debt backed by 100 percent of municipal or education property tax increments.
- The stated goal is to make homeownership more affordable or lower rental costs for new development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which counties are included in the housing pilot program?
How many dwelling units are slated for construction under the pilot program?
How will the housing pilot program be financed?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroducedRead first time and referred to the Committee on General and Housing
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