CHIP IN VT (CHIP Invest in Vermont) gives municipal staff the skills, tools, and confidence they need to use Vermont’s Community and Housing Infrastructure Program (CHIP).
This three-year VLCT workforce development initiative supports municipalities in understanding and using CHIP – a financing tool that allows communities to invest in critical infrastructure, such as water, wastewater, roads, and stormwater systems, to enable new housing.
CHIP IN VT Helps Your Municipality to . . .
- Understand how CHIP works and whether it’s a good fit
- Identify infrastructure investments that could unlock housing development
- Plan projects that are financially and operationally sustainable
- Prepare strong CHIP applications
- Navigate financing, compliance, and long-term program responsibilities
- Learn from peers and statewide experts
Whether you’re just learning about CHIP or preparing to move forward, support is available at every stage.
CHIP IN VT is an effort funded by a $500,000 (70%) grant from the Northern Borders Regional Commission, a $200,000 (28%) grant from the State of Vermont Agency of Administration and a $10,000 (2%) contribution from the Vermont League of Cities and Towns.
Without this funding VLCT would not be able to offer this assistance to its membership which consists of towns, cities, villages, counties, housing authorities, solid waste districts, fire districts, regional planning agencies, communications union districts, and other political subdivisions of the State of Vermont.
What Members Receive
Education & Training
- Member-only live webinars covering CHIP fundamentals and advanced topics
- On-demand recordings and materials available anytime
Office Hours
- Regular drop-in sessions to ask questions and get guidance
- Open to municipalities, regional planning commissions (RPCs), and regional development corporations (RDCs)
Tools & Resources
- Templates, guides, and practical planning materials
- A growing online resource library to support implementation and compliance
Hands-On Support
- Targeted assistance for communities preparing their applications
- Peer learning opportunities and small-group support for municipalities ready to move projects forward
Who Should Participate
CHIP IN VT is designed for municipal leaders and staff involved in housing, infrastructure, planning, or finance, including:
- Selectboard or council members
- Town managers and administrators
- Treasurers and finance staff
- Listers and assessors
- Planning and zoning officials
Why It Matters
Housing availability and affordability are top concerns across Vermont. CHIP provides a significant new tool to help communities address these challenges.
CHIP IN VT ensures that municipalities of all sizes – regardless of capacity or experience – have the support they need to use the state's CHIP program successfully and bring housing-supportive infrastructure projects to life.
Stay Informed
View upcoming webinars on our Training & Events Calendar
View additional resources in our Resource Library by selecting "CHIP" from the list under "Topic."
Questions?
Katie Buckley, Director, Municipal Operations Support – kbuckley@vlct.org
Bonnie Waninger, Project & Funding Specialist – bwaninger@vlct.org