Vermont's Empty Homes and Housing Crisis | Montpelier News

Vermont’s housing crisis just got a twist: nearly 50,000 seasonal homes sit empty most of the year, sparking debate over their role in affordability. Once a smaller slice of the pie, these second homes are now under scrutiny as new tax proposals loom—targeting properties that could be lived in year-round but aren’t primary residences. With construction stalled for decades, experts say the real issue isn’t the seasonal homes themselves, but the lack of new housing built to meet demand. The tax won’t hit until 2030, but the conversation is heating up—and it’s not just about cash; it’s about how we define and use our housing stock. 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. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/99769ec9f474dd64