FEMA Flood Buyouts Finally Move Forward | Montpelier News

FEMA’s finally releasing over $33 million for flood recovery in Vermont, funding at least 90 home buyouts for families devastated by floods in 2023 and 2024 — towns like Plainfield, Starksboro, and Richmond are included. This money covers pre-flood home values, but years of bureaucratic delays — including government shutdowns, rule changes forcing resubmissions, and signature requirements — left many families stuck paying mortgages or living with relatives. Senators Sanders and Welch have blasted the delays as unacceptable. While the announcement is a major step forward, funds won’t hit accounts immediately; appraisals, legal work, and closings still need to happen. Once homes are bought out, they’ll be demolished, and the land will become public green space or expanded floodplains — a long road, but finally moving. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://vtdigger.org/2026/09/14/fema-approves-funding-for-at-least-90-buyouts-in-vermont-providing-relief-for-flood-survivors/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3d864abd4aa35383 Report issues to [email protected].