At SRH Law, we’re working to transform Vermont’s communities through strategic legal counsel that makes housing more accessible, downtowns more vibrant, and communities more sustainable. We represent clients who seek to make communities healthier and more livable, affordable, and sustainable through strategic development projects that enhance Vermont’s housing, cultural, and historic resources.
Our Legal Services for the Community Development and Affordable Housing Sectors
Real Estate Transactions & Financing
Comprehensive legal support for complex acquisition and development transactions, including projects financed with tax credits and other federal and state funding sources
Permitting & Regulatory Compliance
Local, state, and federal permitting, including Act 250 state land-use permitting
Municipal Zoning & Subdivision
Navigation of local zoning laws and subdivision regulations
Economic Development
Downtown and village center revitalization, including transportation infrastructure
Brownfields Redevelopment
Contaminated property cleanup and redevelopment projects
Who We Serve
We help the following types of clients build, maintain, and expand access to affordable housing options, transform downtowns through public/private partnerships, and clean up and redevelop brownfields for community benefit.
Housing Organizations
Nonprofit affordable-housing organizations and developers creating accessible housing solutions
Private Developers
Residential and commercial developers investing in community growth and revitalization
Municipalities
Local governments working on downtown revitalization and community development initiatives
Community Development Organizations
Organizations focused on comprehensive community improvement and economic development
Financing Expertise
We are experienced with projects that utilize complex financing structures, including tax credit programs and federal/state funding programs. We regularly work with clients whose projects are funded using one or a combination of these funding sources:
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
- New Markets Tax Credits
- Historic Tax Credits
- Vermont Community Development Program
- Northern Borders Regional Commission
- Federal Home Loan Bank’s Affordable Housing Program
- Vermont Housing and Finance Agency
- Vermont Housing and Conservation Board
Our Impact
Through strategic legal counsel and dedicated advocacy, we’ve helped our clients achieve measurable results that strengthen Vermont communities:
Affordable housing units created
Shared-equity housing transactions closed since 2010
Public investments facilitated in Vermont downtowns
