GENERAL
RENTERS/TENANTS
LANDLORDS/HOUSING PROVIDERS
BUYERS
HOMEOWNERS
CREATING HOUSING
GRANTS AND LOANS
WASTEWATER AND WELLS
The Londonderry Housing Commission has compiled this list of housing resources for the benefit of the community. We make no claims regarding the accuracy of the information and resources provided and encourage viewers to do their own research.
GENERAL
Windham Windsor Housing Trust
Comprehensive local source for renting, buying, sharing and repairing homes
RENTERS/TENANTS
Looking for affordable rental housing?
Regional Search for Rental Housing: Windham & Windsor Housing Trust site for rentals
HomeShare Vermont
Home sharing is a simple idea where two or more people share a home for mutual benefit.
Directory of Affordable Rental Housing: A listing of all rental apartments in Vermont statewide that were built or rehabbed using state or federal affordable housing funding.
Vermont Renting 101
Basics for tenants and landlords
LANDLORDS/HOUSING PROVIDERS
Repair Your Home - Home Repair Grants and Loans: Windham & Windsor Housing Trust: The Green Mountain Home Repair Program (GMHR) offers low-interest loans with terms tailored to make repayment affordable to homeowners.
BUYERS
How to Buy a Home - Homebuyer Education | Windham & Windsor Housing Trust
Home Buyer Education Workshops are available via Zoom. WWHT’s Home Ownership Specialists will analyze your credit and budget and guide you through the process of buying a home. They can also help you access grants and financial assistance that are available to first-time homebuyers.
Vermont First-Time Home Buyer | 2025 Programs and Grants
Everything you need to know as a Vermont first time home buyer from home prices to loan options and grant programs.
Homebuyers | VHFA.org | Vermont Housing Finance Agency
VHFA benefits are available exclusively through participating banks, credit unions, and mortgage companies. Read more about VHFA programs and benefits, and ask your lender if you qualify for VHFA.
Vermont First-Time Homebuyers Program | Federal Housing Administration
First-time homebuyers living in the state of Vermont have a number of mortgage options.
HomeView Homebuyer Education | Fannie Mae
Free Homeowner Education Course
Gift of Equity | Fannie Mae
A “gift of equity” refers to a gift provided by the seller of a property to the buyer. The gift represents a portion of the seller’s equity in the property and is transferred to the buyer as a credit in the transaction.
HOMEOWNERS
Donation of Property for Primary Housing
Adding an Apartment/ADU to your house
Accessory Dwelling Units- a VT guide for homeowners
Resources for Homeowners (Incl. Mobile Homes) | VT Agency of Commerce and Community Development
Vermont site with information regarding mortgage help, VT property tax homestead declaration, financing and home repairs, staying in your home, condominiums, renting your house and historic homes.
Repair Your Home | Windham & Windsor Housing Trust
The Green Mountain Home Repair Program (GMHR) offers low-interest loans with terms tailored to make repayment affordable to homeowners.
Keep Your Home | Windham & Windsor Housing Trust
If you’re experiencing financial hardship, WWHT can support you as you navigate forbearance, repayments, loan modification, eviction, mobile home park lot rent, condo fees, electric or other utility disconnection, or with a housing transition, whether you rent or own your home. Their Housing Retention Program connects you with a specialist to review the available options and the process for keeping your home. Funds can help with arrears as well as future payments to help you stabilize your finances.
Vermont Legal Aid
Vermont Legal Aid can help with civil matters like: eviction, foreclosure, health care, discrimination, disability services, civil rights, public benefits, bankruptcy, and problems with landlords or creditors. Many of their services are free of charge.
WheelPad | Personal Accessible Dwellings
Customizable modular housing units available to rent or buy to enable those with mobility challenges to have an accessible home.
CREATING HOUSING
Guide to Creating Accessory Dwelling Units
Adding an Apartment/ADU to your house
Accessory Dwelling Units- a Vermont guide for homeowners
Vermont Housing Improvement Program - VHIP 2.0 page
Want to create new rentals? Need to make improvements to existing rentals to bring them up to code and need help with the costs?
VHIP 2.0 is primarily a reimbursement program that works with private property owners to create or rehab rental housing stock across Vermont through a five-year grant or a 10-year forgivable loan option. These homes, including accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and multifamily rentals will be leased at an affordable rate for at least 5-10 years depending on the funding structure. Windham & Windsor housing Trust administers this program in Windham and Windsor Counties.
Brownfields Revitalization Fund
The Brownfields Revitalization Fund promotes the productive reuse of sites that are currently underutilized due to environmental contamination. By providing financial assistance for cleaning up these sites, Vermont continues its commitment to environmental stewardship, community investment, and economic growth.
GRANTS AND LOANS
Vermont Housing Improvement Program - VHIP 2.0 page
Want to create new rentals? Need to make improvements to existing rentals to bring them up to code and need help with the costs?
VHIP 2.0 is primarily a reimbursement program that works with private property owners to create or rehab rental housing stock across Vermont through a five-year grant or a 10-year forgivable loan option. These homes, including accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and multifamily rentals will be leased at an affordable rate for at least 5-10 years depending on the funding structure. Windham & Windsor Housing Trust administers this program in Windham and Windsor Counties.
Repair Your Home - Home Repair - Windham & Windsor Housing Trust
The Green Mountain Home Repair Program (GMHR) offers low-interest loans with terms tailored to make repayment affordable to homeowners.
The Vermont Wastewater and Potable Water Revolving Loan Fund
A source of low-cost financing for the repair or replacement of failed septic and/or water supply systems.
WASTEWATER AND WELLS
Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Rules
State of Vermont Manual for Wells and Septics
Wastewater Solutions for Vermont Communities
VT Department of Housing and Community Affairs informative booklet addressing needs, specifications and solutions.
Search for a Vermont Wastewater Permit
Well Completion Report Searchable Database
The Vermont Wastewater and Potable Water Revolving Loan Fund
A source of low-cost financing for the repair or replacement of failed septic and/or water supply systems
