HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | CVOEO
Provides assistance for people who need housing including information and guidance about rental costs; how to select affordable housing that meets individual needs; and how to provide for insurance, utility costs, and other requirements related to paying for housing. Coordinates with other providers in the community to help individuals and families obtain or maintain housing. May offer limited financial assistance with rent, rental deposit, and other payments. Also provides the Rent Right Program, designed to provide participants with the skills, materials, and confidence necessary to find and maintain stable housing. Upon completion of the program, participants receive a Preferred Renter Certificate, which shows landlords that they have made an investment into being a good tenant. Does not help participants search for housing.
Categories
Last Assured
03/18/2024
Physical Address
255 South Champlain Street, Burlington, VT 05401
Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00am-12noon and 12:30pm-4:00pm
Fax
(802) 859-3462
Voice
Application process
By Telephone; In Person
Eligibility
Income eligible families and individuals
Agency info
CVOEO
CVOEO (Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity) is a non-profit, regional community action agency that provides advocacy and assistance to families in Addison County (except the towns of Hancock and Granville), and Chittenden, Franklin, and Grand Isle Counties. Services in the four counties include year-round food and nutrition programs, emergency fuel assistance, weatherization, small business development, housing search assistance, emergency shelters (Laurie's House and Samaritan House) tax preparation assistance, and Head Start. In addition, CVOEO offers the Fair Housing Project, the Mobile Home Program, and Vermont Tenants. CVOEO is the host site for the Chittenden County Homeless Alliance and Franklin/Grand Isle Coordinated Entry Programs. CVOEO also administers Voices Against Violence, the domestic violence organization and shelter for Franklin and Grand Isle counties as well as the Samaritan House Emergency Shelter for adults.