We are experiencing nothing less than an affordable housing crisis on a national level. Millions of working families around the country pay 50% or more of their incomes on housing, leaving little left for other expenses like food, clothing, transportation and healthcare. The rising cost of owning or renting a home is simply unsustainable. Vermont’s strong nonprofit network makes the state a leader in affordable housing development, but there is still much that needs to be done to address this crisis.