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A parking lot with three cars in front of a two-story motel. The building has exterior staircases and balconies. Trees and clouds are in the background.

State appeals motel voucher time limit decision to Vermont Supreme Court

by Theo Wells-Spackman August 13, 2025, 2:54 pmAugust 13, 2025, 8:36 pm

A person sits on the floor of a cluttered living room, surrounded by boxes, plants, books, and eclectic decor, appearing to work or read.

White River Junction tenants scramble for housing following rent increase

by Valley News August 12, 2025, 4:37 pmAugust 12, 2025, 4:38 pm

A person sits on the step of an old RV with peeling paint and a tiger curtain behind the open door, surrounded by grass and trees.

‘This isn’t really a home’: As some unhoused Vermonters turn to sleeping in vehicles, advocates push for long-term solutions

by Theo Wells-Spackman August 6, 2025, 2:24 pmAugust 6, 2025, 2:28 pm

A woman stands outdoors in front of a group of people sitting near tents and bags, with trees and greenery in the background.

Washington County

Montpelier moves to clear encampment near downtown bus station

by Carly Berlin July 18, 2025, 2:41 pmJuly 19, 2025, 3:10 am

A person walks towards a small house with a boarded-up window, a red door, and overgrown grass in the front yard.

Since the historic floods of 2023, few Vermont residents have buyout money in hand

by Carly Berlin July 17, 2025, 6:41 amJuly 17, 2025, 9:56 am

A row of camping tents set up near a river, surrounded by leafless trees. A yellow structure is visible in the background. A plastic water jug and cooler are on the grass.

Burlington abruptly halts plans for overnight parking for unhoused people

by Carly Berlin July 3, 2025, 6:25 pmJuly 3, 2025, 6:25 pm

A man in a black cap and shirt stands next to a woman holding a phone; they are outdoors in a parking lot with overcast skies.

‘We need a prayer’: As executive order ends, hundreds of Vermonters exit motels

by Carly Berlin and Greta Solsaa July 1, 2025, 7:08 pmJuly 25, 2025, 6:18 pm

Aerial map of a residential subdivision layout with lots, curved roads, tree symbols, ponds, and contour lines. Plant schedule and legend are in the bottom right corner.

Isabel Circle housing development in Montpelier halted over financing dispute

by The Montpelier Bridge June 24, 2025, 7:40 pmJune 24, 2025, 7:41 pm

Row of pastel-colored houses with front porches, trees lining the street, and parked cars along the curb in a quiet suburban neighborhood.

Inside VTDigger

Why we created a new housing section on VTDigger.org

by VTD Editor June 18, 2025, 9:30 am

Advocates plead with Gov. Phil Scott to extend motel eligibility for families and those with acute medical needs

by Carly Berlin June 17, 2025, 4:34 pmJune 17, 2025, 4:34 pm

An elderly woman uses a walker in a parking lot of a two-story motel, while a man walks ahead of her.

Hundreds of ‘most vulnerable’ households to lose emergency shelter as governor’s order expires

by Carly Berlin June 13, 2025, 2:08 pmJune 16, 2025, 10:51 am

A man in a suit speaks at a podium with microphones, in an indoor setting with a flag and a wooden cabinet in the background.

Gov. Phil Scott vetoes motel program overhaul

by Carly Berlin June 11, 2025, 6:32 pmJune 11, 2025, 6:32 pm

Woman with glasses sits indoors in front of an American flag and a lit floor lamp, with a reflective, red background behind her.

For one Vermont family, losing their shot at a housing voucher could mean reentering homelessness

by Carly Berlin June 10, 2025, 3:54 pmJune 10, 2025, 6:18 pm

An older man in a cap sits on stairs next to a gray and white cat, both facing toward the sunlight.

Montpelier advocate reflects on cancer journey, advocating for unhoused neighbors and how the community has given back to him

by Erin Petenko June 1, 2025, 6:52 am