State Building Permits
Vermont - 2026 Building Permit Guide
Permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements for every county and city in Vermont. Select your county to find your local permit guide.
14 Counties 167 Jurisdictions Updated March 2026
Vermont Counties
Addison County 23 jurisdictions → Bennington County 18 jurisdictions → Caledonia County 17 jurisdictions → Chittenden County 4 jurisdictions → Essex County 19 jurisdictions → Franklin County 16 jurisdictions → Grand Isle County 5 jurisdictions → Lamoille County 12 jurisdictions → Orange County 18 jurisdictions → Orleans County 19 jurisdictions → Rutland County 4 jurisdictions → Washington County 4 jurisdictions → Windham County 4 jurisdictions → Windsor County 4 jurisdictions →
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Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with your local building department before applying.
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