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Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum Emergency Rule.

Vermont Proposed Rule: 26-E03

AGENCY: Agency of Human Services

CONCISE SUMMARY: The emergency rule implements the new Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum program (the Program) established by Act 143 (2026), an act relating to establishing the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum. The Program replaces Vermont’s current homelessness response system with a continuum of supports and services for households who are experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness. The Program delivers services through a tiered system based on the household’s level of need: (1) Level 1 – prevention and diversion; (2) Level 2 -shelter services; (3) Level 3 – specialized shelter services; (4) Level 4 – hotels and motels. The Program also incorporates permanent supportive housing services and other emergency housing services, such as extreme cold weather shelters and municipal supports, into the continuum of services offered under the Program. The Program requires individualized housing plans and case management for all emergency housing placements.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Heidi Moreau, Agency of Human Services, Dept. for Children and Families, 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671 Tel: 802-595-9639 Email: heidi.moreau@vermont.gov URL: https://dcf.vermont.gov/oeo/programs/VHRC.

FOR COPIES: Jennifer Myka, Agency of Human Services, Dept. for Children and Families 280 State Drive, Waterbury, VT 05671 Tel: 802-798-9824
Email: jennifer.myka@vermont.gov