Increasing Woodstock's Housing Units 1 - Support
Applicant Name
EDC Housing Working Group
Applicant Organization
EDC
Email Address
Phone Number
802-291-3695
Mailing Address
PO Box 810
Woodstock
VT
05091
Organization Website
Grant Request Summary
The EDC Housing Working Group’s objective is to expand housing supply for the local workforce to grow our local economy. We are proposing two housing initiatives in 2022 and are submitting three grant pre-applications.
EDC Housing Group Support: To provide an expert advisor to support two new EDC housing initiatives and continue to support the Thompson Center’s Homeshare initiative.
The expert advisor will
- Promote three housing initiatives - the Rental Incentive Pilot Program, the ADU Program and the Homeshare Program - and find eligible homeowners
- Work with qualified homeowners to execute the Rental Incentive Pilot Program
- Provide expert assistance to homeowners who are considering building and leasing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) during the exploratory, feasibility, permitting or operating stages
This position would be a contract role, reporting to the EDC. Expected hours per week may vary, with 10 expected on average.
Project Budget
$25,000+
Desired Grant Amount
$25,000+
Other Funding Sources
No-one, this is not an opportunity for philanthropy
Project Timeframe
Pilot for 12 months in 2022/23
How will this project benefit the economic and community development of Woodstock?
Increasing the number of long term rental units will provide primary homes for local workers and families, and increase # children in Woodstock schools .
Which EDC Working Grouop Objectives does your project best support?
Housing (Expanding housing supply for local workforce)
Other Objectives
Project Collaborations
Woodstock Planning and Zoning and Fire/EMS Chief
Additional Comments
No