As an Agency we are committed to serving the most vulnerable and know the ending of the pandemic-era program was a major transition for individuals, households, and our staff. AHS is committed to taking steps to address the transition and strengthen our systems and move forward in making meaningful, long-lasting change for Vermonters. We know this is not easy, and we know it is not perfect, but isolating those experiencing homelessness in hotels without access to services is not the answer.
This page provides information and resources for impacted individuals and families, communities, and the media.
Data
GA Emergency Housing Program
Data and information about the GA Emergency Housing Program (which includes the group formally known as the June Cohort) will be updated weekly below.
Please note that any data point that has an asterisk (*) means the numbers were redacted due to count size to protect the privacy of program participants.
Table – Household Information by Eligibility Category as of April 29, 2024
| Category | Currently Eligible |
|---|---|
| Age 60+ | 89 |
| Death of Spouse or Minor Child | * |
| Disability | 631 |
| Domestic Violence | 81 |
| Families with Children | 265 |
| Health Code Violations/Eviction/Natural Disaster | 154 |
| Pregnant | * |
| Disability Variance | 257 |
| Grand Total | 1489 |
Table – District Data Breakdown as of April 29, 2024
| District | Currently Eligible |
|---|---|
| Barre District Office | 154 |
| Bennington District Office | 154 |
| Brattleboro District Office | 198 |
| Burlington District Office | 278 |
| Hartford District Office | 76 |
| Middlebury District Office | 15 |
| Morrisville District Office | 24 |
| Newport District Office | 17 |
| Rutland District Office | 408 |
| Springfield District Office | 44 |
| St Albans District Office | 66 |
| St Johnsbury District Office | 55 |
| Grand Total | 1489 |
Pandemic-Era GA Emergency Housing Program
Data on the number of households eligible as part of the Pandemic-Era GA Emergency Housing Program is available for May 24, 2023, through April 22, 2024.
Please note the numbers in the tables do not reflect the number of households that were served in all DCF housing programs.
Legislative Reports
- Pandemic-Era Hotel/Motel Housing Report – July 2023 (PDF)
- Pandemic-Era Hotel/Motel Housing Report – August 2023 (PDF)
- Pandemic-Era Hotel/Motel Housing Report – September 2023 (PDF)
- Pandemic-Era Hotel/Motel Housing Report – October 2023 (PDF)
- Pandemic-Era Hotel/Motel Housing Report – November 2023 (PDF)
- Pandemic-Era Hotel/Motel Housing Report – December 2023 (PDF)
- Pandemic-Era Hotel/Motel Housing Report – January 2024 (PDF)
- Pandemic-Era Hotel/Motel Housing Report – February 2024 (PDF)
- Emergency Housing Transition Report – April 2024 (PDF)
Past DCF Communications
- March 13, 2024, Housing Update
- DCF Housing Open Office Hour Minutes
Resources
- Emergency/General Assistance Benefit Information
- Emergency Housing Benefit Information
- Emergency Housing Disability Variance Request Form (Fillable PDF)
- Learn more about other resources (PDF) you may qualify to receive.
- See ESD Laws, Rules, & Procedures, which provides a list of current, proposed, adopted, and archived versions.
Where to Get Help
- The Coordinated Entry Lead Agencies in your area can help you find or keep housing if you are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
- If you are a GA program participant, please contact the Economic Services Division at 1-800-479-6151.
- If you contacted the Economic Services Division and still need assistance, please contact your local Field Service Director.
- If you contacted the Field Service Director and still need assistance, please call the AHS Central Office at 802-241-0440.
- If you contacted the Economic Services Division and still need assistance, please contact your local Field Service Director.
- If you would like to email information about a case, please send it to AHS.DCFPublicInfo@vermont.gov.
- For media inquiries, please email AHS.DCFCommunications@vermont.gov.