# Vermont Cuts Motel Access for Homeless | Burlington News

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Podcast: [Burlington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/burlington-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606141)
Published: 2026-09-05T03:22:47+00:00
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Vermont’s motel voucher program for homeless residents is undergoing a major shift—starting September 1, you can no longer get a state-funded room after hours or on weekends. Now, calls must be placed between 8 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. This change is part of the new Vermont Homeless Response Continuum, which replaces the old 211 system with a more thorough intake process that prioritizes safety and housing options. The state has also capped available rooms and now expects users to engage with case managers and show progress toward permanent housing. While officials say this improves long-term outcomes, critics argue it makes immediate help harder to access, turning a flexible safety net into a more rigid, time-bound system. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f390f664c57a619e

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