Discover how your community can unlock new opportunities for housing and infrastructure development. Join us for the kickoff session of our Vermont Community Housing and Infrastructure Program (CHIP) webinar series. CHIP is the largest investment in municipal infrastructure in the state’s history. This session will provide a clear overview of CHIP, including:

• How the program works and what makes it different from traditional funding tools
• Eligibility requirements and key guardrails to ensure responsible implementation
• The timeline and expectations for program launch

Whether you’re a town manager, selectboard member, lister, assessor, treasurer, or local or regional planning or development staff, this session will help you understand how CHIP can be a game-changer for communities of all sizes. Following the presentation, you’ll have the chance to ask questions and learn from peers across Vermont.

Presenters: 
Bonnie Waninger, Project & Funding Specialist, VLCT
Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, VLCT
Josh Hanford, Director, Intergovernmental Relations, VLCT
Jessica Hartleben, Executive Director, Vermont Economic Progress Council (invited)

Building Housing, Building Futures: VLCT’s CHIP Webinar Series

The Vermont Community Housing Infrastructure Program (CHIP) aims to enhance housing development by allowing municipalities to finance infrastructure improvements using future tax revenue. This webinar series helps local government officials and staff learn about different aspects of CHIP and managing its requirements. Each topic-oriented event begins with a presentation or panel discussion then transitions to Q&A. Bring your questions, share your challenges, and learn from other communities.