FEMA Flood Buyouts Finally Reach Vermont | Montpelier News

FEMA just approved over $32 million to buy out flood-ravaged homes and businesses across Vermont — the final major funding piece after years of delays. With 243 eligible properties now covered, most towns including Plainfield, Starksboro, and St. Johnsbury are getting help, though some face tax revenue losses. While the government pays three-quarters of each buyout’s cost, homeowners still wait for appraisals and paperwork — and even with compensation, many struggle to afford new housing amid soaring prices and rates. 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://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2026-09-16/fema-approves-90-property-buyouts-vermont-major-floods More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4f79a66753405330 Report issues to [email protected].