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VT · H0874CMTE · 1 COSPONSOR

An act relating to municipal acquisition of abandoned residential and commercial property, municipal regulation of housing, and State funding for housing development

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This bill would allow towns to take ownership of abandoned homes in designated areas, either through purchase or fines, and use them for public housing or community facilities. It also permits towns to sell abandoned commercial properties to businesses that will help revitalize the local economy. Additionally, the bill proposes changes to rental property regulations, housing improvement programs, and funding for new housing developments, including requirements for universal design and accessibility.

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