VERMONT EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VERAP) - UPDATED 5/17/2021

5/17/2021 - The Vermont Emergency Rental Assistance Program (VERAP) has launched.  That program is very different than the RHSP in 2020.  Tenants will need to apply and submit certifications and income information. 

Landlords can start their part of the process by uploading your W-9 to the system.  The W-9 and other required documents can be uploaded in the Landlord Portal.  You cannot create your account until you have uploaded the W-9, as that is the information used to set-up your account.

VT Landlord had an informational seminar on the Landlord Portal on May 14, 2021.  That seminar is being uploaded to the VT Landlord YouTube Channel and covers a lot of the details for what landlords need to know about the program.     


The new Vermont Emergency Rental Assistance Program (VERAP) has launched.  It is a completely different program from the RHSP in 2020.  The requirements and program parameters are required by the federal government and are not Vermont imposed.

Some of the biggest changes (and challenges):

1. This program requires tenant participation.  The tenant has to apply.  There is not a mechanism for the landlord only to apply.

2.  This program requires income information from the tenant.  Tenants will need to provide either their 2020 tax return or current income statements.

For Landlords:

You can create your account.  This is started by uploading your W-9 into the system.  Your account will be created and you will be able to login.  You will be able to link multiple accounts (i.e. if you have multiple LLCs), and you will be able to find/see your tenant applications as they come in.

To go to the Landlord section of the Program, click here. 

We will be hosting an information session about this program on Thursday, May 13, 2021 FROM 12:00PM-1:00PM. Pre-registration is required.