Vermont’s Eviction Aid Program Ends | Montpelier News

Vermont’s groundbreaking eviction defense pilot, which gave free lawyers to tenants facing homelessness, has run out of state funding—ending October 31. Launched in November 2024, the program helped over 200 tenants, preventing evictions in more than a third of cases and negotiating down debts when moves were unavoidable. Without legal help, tenants often face court alone—like performing surgery without training. Stories like Steve Koren’s, who avoided homelessness thanks to the program, underscore its lifesaving impact. Though Vermont Legal Aid can still offer limited support through other channels, lawmakers say the program’s funding didn’t make it into this year’s budget due to timing. The closure leaves a critical gap for future tenants caught in housing crises. 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/2026-09-18/vermont-funded-lawyers-for-tenants-facing-eviction-the-program-is-out-of-money More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2c5eecb590473d98 Report issues to [email protected].