Vermont's population has held roughly steady for several years, with modest dips in some recent counts. Among residents and policymakers, that has prompted a fair question: if the state is not gaining people, why does it need more homes?...
Memo to the House Environment Committee: Proposed Amendments to S.325
Recently, Let's Build Homes (LBH) had the opportunity to engage with the Vermont House Environment Committee regarding S.325. We deeply appreciate the committee's collaborative approach and the work they've done so far to address...
Where Vermont Builds: New Data on Act 181 Exemption Areas
Act 181 was passed in 2024, with the intention of alleviating the double-burden of Act 250 review in designated “Tier 1” areas, a proxy for where the state wanted to see housing growth. At the same time, it would establish more restrictions...