Homeless Assistance in Vermont
Locate emergency shelters, federal programs, state assistance, financial aid, healthcare, and employment support available to Vermont residents.
Emergency Housing & Shelter
Immediate options for Vermont residents who need a safe place to stay tonight.
Emergency Shelters
Find available shelter beds tonight across Vermont. Call 211 for real-time availability and directions to the nearest open shelter in your area.
Get StartedFamily & Youth Shelters
Specialized shelters for families with children and unaccompanied youth in Vermont. Safe environments with case management and wraparound support.
Get StartedVeterans Emergency Housing
Dedicated emergency housing for Vermont veterans. HUD-VASH vouchers and VA-funded supportive services are available statewide. Call 1-877-4AID-VET.
Get StartedFederal Assistance Programs
Federal programs available to eligible Vermont residents regardless of city or county.
HUD Continuum of Care
Primary federal program organizing housing and services for homeless individuals in Vermont. CoC regions provide transitional and permanent supportive housing.
Get StartedEmergency Solutions Grants
Funds emergency shelters, street outreach, homeless prevention, and rapid re-housing. Vermont receives federal ESG funding distributed through local providers.
Get StartedHousing Choice Voucher (Section 8)
Rental assistance vouchers for very low-income families, elderly, and disabled individuals. Apply through your local Vermont Public Housing Authority.
Get StartedHUD-VASH (Veterans)
Combines Section 8 housing vouchers with VA supportive services for veterans experiencing homelessness. Available across multiple Vermont locations.
Get StartedPATH Program (Mental Health)
Outreach, case management, and mental health support for homeless individuals. Operated through Vermont community mental health centers statewide.
Get StartedSNAP Food Assistance
Helps low-income Vermont residents buy food. Apply at your local benefits office. No permanent address required to apply.
Get StartedVermont State Programs
Programs funded or operated specifically by Vermont for residents experiencing homelessness.
Vermont Emergency Solutions Grant
Vermont administers ESG funding for homeless shelter operations, rapid re-housing, and prevention services through local providers across the state.
Get StartedTANF – Vermont (Reach Up)
Reach Up provides cash assistance and employment coaching to eligible Vermont families with children working toward self-sufficiency.
Get StartedVermont Medicaid (Green Mountain Care)
Vermont’s Medicaid program covering eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly, and disabled Vermonters. Apply at dvha.vermont.gov.
Get StartedVermont Housing Programs
Vermont Housing Finance Agency provides affordable housing resources, rental assistance, and housing grants for low-income Vermont residents.
Get StartedVermont Workforce & Employment
Free job training, resume help, and career placement through Vermont’s Workforce Development programs. Find your nearest office at the link below.
Get StartedLIHEAP Energy Assistance
Helps low-income Vermont households pay heating and cooling bills. Distributed through local community action agencies. Call 211 to find your provider.
Get StartedLocal Resources by City
Major Vermont cities with dedicated homeless services and housing authorities.
Burlington
Champlain Housing Trust — homeless services, shelter placement, and housing assistance for Burlington area residents experiencing homelessness.
Get StartedMontpelier
HOPE: Works — emergency shelter, transitional housing, and rapid re-housing services for individuals and families in the Montpelier area.
Get StartedRutland
Rutland Homeless Coalition — housing resources, case management, and emergency assistance for Rutland area residents experiencing homelessness.
Get StartedFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about getting homeless assistance in Vermont.
- HUD-VASH — Section 8 vouchers specifically for veterans with VA case management
- SSVF — Rapid re-housing and prevention for veteran families
- Vermont Veterans Housing — Affordable housing and support for Vermont veterans
Assistance by State
Select a state to view its specific homeless assistance programs and resources.
