PLEASE NOTE THIS IMPORTANT UPDATE: A New Law Was Passed In 2026. Act 143. The Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum.  Pay Attention to this space in the coming week and it will be updated with important information. 

NEW INFORMATION
This will be updated soon. 

FACT SHEET: 
What You Need To Know About the Changes to GA Emergency Shelter Program
In September of 2026 MAJOR changes to the General Assistance Hotel/Motel Program began. It is now called the Vermont Homelessness Response Continuum. 
**Reminder: End Homelessness Vermont is not employed by the state and can not determine outcomes. We are available to support individuals in systems navigation and advocacy trying to access or retain housing benefits. All of our services are completely voluntary.**

There have been new Day limits since September 1st of 2026:

• You will be eligible for 70 days in a given fiscal year. More Information to come soon on who is eligible. 

Note on Disability or Medical Condition: If you are struggling to get through the process you may qualify for a Reasonable Accommodation. The Americans With Disabilities Act requires allowance to get through benefits processes with support and alternative processes for people with disabilities. If you need support through the process or are being denied benefits because of a disability that you live with, please reach out to End Homelessness Vermont and we will  try to help you access appropriate Reasonable Accommodations.

You Qualify For GA if any of the below are true of ANYONE in your household:

•  Any individual or household that is homeless and is physically present and intends to reside in Vermont as evidenced by active participation in a housing, employment, or other Agency of Human Services–recognized plan.

*If you are told that you don’t qualify, reach out to End Homelessness Vermont at 802 489 6534 or [email protected]. Text or email is our fastest response time.*

​How To Re-Apply or Renew: 
Information coming soon. 
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To Check Eligibility, Renew Your Voucher or Re Apply You Must:
Go to the local ESD office or call 1-800-775-0506 (If you are calling, please wait through the ENTIRE hold. If you need support in this process reach out to us at End Homelessness Vermont.

If you are denied: More Information coming soon.

1. Ask why you are denied & for a copy of the denial letter, mailed if you are on the phone. Or in your hand before you leave if you are in the office.
2. Reach out to End Homelessness Vermont, we can help through the process. Email, call or text, with name, contact info and circumstance. Tell us you have been denied. 802 489 6534 or [email protected] 
3. Our recommendation is to wait to request a fair hearing & we will talk you through required documentation, to see if it can be addressed without a fair hearing. 
4. ​If you prefer to go straight to a Fair Hearing, please note: Fair Hearing process can take months and you will remain outside while you wait. If you prefer this route, we will support you in a Fair Hearing.