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Vermont’s Housing Recovery Gets New Rules | Burlington News
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- Jul 23, 2026
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Summary
Three years after the catastrophic 2023 floods, Vermont’s housing recovery is still in progress — and a new federal housing law could finally bring more predictability to long-term aid. Passed in July, this housing bill introduces key reforms to HUD’s CDBG-DR program, which funds rebuilding efforts FEMA and the SBA don’t cover — especially in lower- and moderate-income communities. Vermont received over $67 million after the floods, mostly for new homes and infrastructure. While the law sets clearer timelines for distributing funds once approved, the real hurdle remains: Congress must still approve the money — and historically, that’s been inconsistent and delayed, as seen in the 17-month wait after 2023. Experts see this as a step forward, but warn that without steady congressional funding, the program’s impact will stay limited. Vermont officials are cautiously optimistic — hoping the new rules will finally speed up recovery, but knowing the real test is whether Congress will act. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5d19bafac69c8d03