Affordable Housing. There are many types of lower-cost housing available in Vermont. Local housing authorities can provide information. You can also learn what is available in your area at www.housingdata. org/doarh/. Almost all of these housing options have waiting lists.
Overdue Rent or Mortgage. Households with children may be eligible for up to three months of back rent or back mortgage payments. Apply through Vermont Department of Children and Families (DCF) Economic Services Division (1-800-287-0589).
Rural Housing Service. This program can provide low-interest loans and grants for home purchase and home repairs. Call the Rural Development Office, which is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, at (802) 828- 6020.
Section 8. The Section 8 program can provide regular monthly help with rent payments (including mobile home lot rents), and in some cases mortgage payments. Apply through the Vermont State Housing Authority (1-800-820-5119), or ask them how to contact your local housing authority. The waiting list is sometimes closed for a period of time when it gets too long.
Utilities
Supplemental Fuel. Low-income renters and homeowners can receive two payments each winter to help with heating costs. Apply through Vermont Department of Children and Families, Office of Home Heating Assistance (1-800-479-6151) by August 31st. You can apply later, but the amount of fuel assistance you get will be reduced.
Crisis Fuel. Through this emergency program, you can receive payment for an emergency fuel delivery during the winter. Sometimes it is possible to get more than one payment from Crisis Fuel each winter. During the winter, when you have an emergency fuel need, apply at your local Community Action Agency (call 1-800-639-1053 and ask how to contact your local office).
Lifeline. If you receive other government benefits or if you are elderly, Lifeline can help pay monthly telephone bills. Apply through Vermont Department of Children and Families (DCF) Economic Services Division or your local phone company.
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