The Legislature has approved $110 million for emergency rental assistance. The new rental assistance programwill look different than the RHSP from 2020.There are decent summaries of the main program requirements here: https://vtdigger.org/2021/02/11/lawmakers-approve-nearly-100-million-for-pandemic-rental-assistance/ https://www.sevendaysvt.com/OffMessage/archives/2021/02/11/lawmakers-set-aside-110-million-for-new-rental-assistance-program Vermont State Housing Authority anticipates 4-6 weeks before the program is operational. When the program launch date becomes known, it will be posted.VT Landlord should also know soon if the mediation program is being funded. This means another resource for landlords...
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Did you receive funds from the RHSP? The Vermont State Housing Authority is requesting feedback from landlords on the program. Your responses will help with the desing and structure of the next round of rental assistance. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey.Survey Link...
The Vermont Department of Taxes has released guidance for Landlords on how to report any Rental Housing Stablization Program (RHSP) funds received. Any RHSP money is not to be reported on the LC-142 form at all (not even lin Line 3).The specific guidance for each form can be viewed below.Landlord Certificate (LC-142)Renter's Rebate ...
MEDIATORSTogether the applicants should indicate on the application your choice of mediators. If you are unable to agree, please select that option on the application. If a mediator would have a conflict doing a mediation with either of you, please indicate that as well. A “conflict” could be that you know or are related to the mediator, or have had personal or professional dealings with the mediator.Brian Miller: After a successful career with the VT State Police...
***APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2020***Program Purpose: During “mediation,” a neutral third person called a “mediator” helps people discuss and try to resolve disputes. The purpose of mediation during the eviction moratorium is to help landlord and tenants find solutions to the problems between them. Problems of non-payment of rent can be solved with the Rental Housing Stabilization Program (RHSP). Other landlord-tenant disputes can be solved by compromise and agreement.Through December 20, 2020,...