Vermont H0826 creates the Land Access and Opportunity Fund and Board to support equitable housing access and community development.

Vermont H0826 establishes the Land Access and Opportunity Fund and Board to promote equitable housing access and community development. The fund will support initiatives like down payment assistance for disadvantaged communities, financing for emerging developers, and seed grants for affordable housing projects. The Board will prioritize projects that create self-sufficient neighborhoods, integrate community resources, and address the disproportionate impacts of land use policies on marginalized communities.

Vermont H0826 creates the Land Access and Opportunity Fund and Board to support equitable housing access and community development.

Vermont H0826 establishes the Land Access and Opportunity Fund and Board to promote equitable housing access and community development. The fund will support initiatives like down payment assistance for disadvantaged communities, financing for emerging developers, and seed grants for affordable housing projects. The Board will prioritize projects that create self-sufficient neighborhoods, integrate community resources, and address the disproportionate impacts of land use policies on marginalized communities.