Central and Main (133 Main Street) will be a new, highly efficient building on a currently vacant lot in downtown Windsor adjacent to the Windsor Diner. The building will be home to 25 mixed-income residential apartments the building and will be accessible to vehicles via Central St and accessible to pedestrians via Main Street. This construction is being co-developed by Windham & Windsor Housing Trust and Evernorth.
April Update:
March was a busy month with site work that will continue into... read more ▼
Central and Main (133 Main Street) will be a new, highly efficient building on a currently vacant lot in downtown Windsor adjacent to the Windsor Diner. The building will be home to 25 mixed-income residential apartments the building and will be accessible to vehicles via Central St and accessible to pedestrians via Main Street. This construction is being co-developed by Windham & Windsor Housing Trust and Evernorth.
April Update:
March was a busy month with site work that will continue into May. With the site stripped, L&M has been building retaining walls and grading the site. Crews will begin utility work along Etta Fraser Drive this month as well. Concrete work is scheduled to begin in May.
An up to date information page on the Central & Main construction can be found here: https://https://www.homemattershere.org//central-and-main-windsor/
The page includes project summary, rendering of the building, a list of updates since 2021's information session, and FAQs at the bottom on the page.
About Windham & Windsor Housing Trust
Our mission is to strengthen the communities of Southeast Vermont through the development and stewardship of permanently affordable housing and through ongoing support and advocacy for its residents. In Windsor, We own Windsor Village Property, Union Square, and Phelps Court. We run the SASH (Support and Services at Home) Program that supports residents in our properties and the broader community to successfully live independently as elders and people with disabilities. Since 1987, we've been dedicated to supporting our communities in Southeastern Vermont and continue to work with over 1500 individuals a year both renters and homeowners. To find more or to donate, please visit our homepage: https://www.homemattershere.org/.
read lessGet a smart start to home ownership by attending one of our Home Buyer Education Workshops. The cost of the class is $99 per household and includes a one-on-one financial counseling session after you've completed the course. Our Home Ownership Specialists will analyze your credit and budget and guide you through the process of buying a home. If you're a current WWHT resident who is up to date on rental payments, your fee is waived!
In the workshops, you'll learn about grants and other down... read more ▼
Get a smart start to home ownership by attending one of our Home Buyer Education Workshops. The cost of the class is $99 per household and includes a one-on-one financial counseling session after you've completed the course. Our Home Ownership Specialists will analyze your credit and budget and guide you through the process of buying a home. If you're a current WWHT resident who is up to date on rental payments, your fee is waived!
In the workshops, you'll learn about grants and other down payment assistance as well as which mortgage is right for you. Workshop plus meeting with homeownership specialist meet the pre-purchase requirement for most lenders.
All courses are on a Saturday from 8:30 am-4:30 pm, classes held in person and via zoom.
View Full Calendar of Monthly Education Workshops and Register Here:
https://www.homemattershere.org/how-to-buy-a-home/
For homeowners in Windsor and Windham counties who have been putting off essential home repairs for financial reasons, it might be time to put those projects on the front burner. The Green Mountain Home Repair program offers an affordable way to tackle home improvement and repair and is now accepting applications from income eligible homeowners.
Available through Windham & Windsor Housing Trust, Green Mountain Home Repair offers low-cost loans, flexible terms, support with identifying a... read more ▼
For homeowners in Windsor and Windham counties who have been putting off essential home repairs for financial reasons, it might be time to put those projects on the front burner. The Green Mountain Home Repair program offers an affordable way to tackle home improvement and repair and is now accepting applications from income eligible homeowners.
Available through Windham & Windsor Housing Trust, Green Mountain Home Repair offers low-cost loans, flexible terms, support with identifying a contractor, and project oversight. When grant funds are available, eligible households may also receive grant money. The program also assists landlords with necessary repairs in to to four unit rental buildings.
Examples of eligible uses of the GMHR program include health and safety issues, structural problems, failing mechanical systems, energy efficiency upgrades, and interior and exterior modifications for elderly or disabled individuals. The overarching goal of the program is to help as many as people as possible address critical home repair needs.
Find more here: https://www.homemattershere.org/home-repair/
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The FPF Community Directory is a collection of more than 14,000 Vermont businesses and nonprofits in 247 categories that participate in Front Porch Forum. FPF does not screen or evaluate these organizations. See Terms of Use.