Being Well Housed
The Well Housed Collaborative Action Network (CAN) of NEK Prosper! is trying to turn the curve on cost burdened households in our region. Being well-housed means living in affordable and safe homes located in healthy communities with opportunities for positive social interactions.
Housing Income
The numbers below shows the % of households that spend 30% or more of income on housing (2019).
- Actual Value 32%
- Target Value ?%
Story Behind the Curve
When households spend more than 30% of income on rent/mortgage that means they have less for other essentials such as food, clothing, healthcare, and transportation. For many families, rent burden is a financial burden that adversely affects their economic well-being, which is tenuous at best, as an unexpected drop in income could lead to eviction and homelessness.
Partners
NEK Prosper partners with Rural Edge and other housing organizations, landlords, NETO, state and local government.
What Works?
Evidence-based/informed strategies include: Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8); Housing First and other service enriched programs; Housing meditation services (between landlords and tenants); Housing rehab grants and loans; Housing trusts; Weatherization Assistance Programs; Low Income Home Energy Assistance Programs; Low income housing tax credits; mixed use development; rapid rehousing programs; healthy home environmental assessments.
Join Us!
Check out these upcoming events dealing with being well-housed.
How to Get Involved:
CAN members have strong expertise, influence, interest and/or resources in area of focus.
Currently Well Housed CAN members include representatives from:
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Agency of Human Services
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Hospital
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Housing Agency
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Town of St Johnsbury
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FQHC/Home Health
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Substance Use Disorder Hub
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Community Action Agency
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Council on Aging
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Habitat for Humanity
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NEK Learning Services
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Vermont Department of Health