Establishes the Vermont Whole Home Repairs Program to fund habitability, energy efficiency, and accessibility improvements for residential units.

The Vermont Whole Home Repairs Program, created by this bill, provides grants and forgivable loans to homeowners and landlords for habitability, energy, and water efficiency improvements, and accessibility upgrades. The Department of Housing and Community Development will oversee the program, setting statewide standards for application evaluation and award. Eligible homeowners must not exceed 80% of the area median income, while landlords must meet specific conditions, such as offering a three-year lease extension and limiting rent increases.

Establishes the Vermont Whole Home Repairs Program to fund habitability, energy efficiency, and accessibility improvements for residential units.

The Vermont Whole Home Repairs Program, created by this bill, provides grants and forgivable loans to homeowners and landlords for habitability, energy, and water efficiency improvements, and accessibility upgrades. The Department of Housing and Community Development will oversee the program, setting statewide standards for application evaluation and award. Eligible homeowners must not exceed 80% of the area median income, while landlords must meet specific conditions, such as offering a three-year lease extension and limiting rent increases.