City Building Permits

Town of Shoreham, VT - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Shoreham, Vermont. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Vermont Addison County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within the Town of Shoreham.

Department
Zoning Administrator's Office
Address
297 Main Street, Shoreham, VT 05770
Phone
(802) 897-2668
Website
https://www.shorehamvt.us/zoning

Online Permit Portal

Open Zoning

Platform: • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Contact Robin Conway, ZA, at shorehamzoning@gmail.com or (802) 897-2668 to discuss the project.
  2. Obtain and complete the applicable zoning permit application from the town's zoning page or Town Office.
  3. Prepare a permit fee and recording fee per the applicable fee schedule (contact ZA for current amounts; no standalone fee table published online as of 2026).
  4. Submit application with fee to the Town Office during office hours.
  5. ZA acts within 30 days; permit deemed approved if no action by day 31.
  6. Post permit for the 15-day appeal period before beginning work.
  7. Upon project completion, apply for Certificate of Compliance or Occupancy.

Typical processing time: Up to 30 days per state law.

Source: Zoning Administrator's Office

General Requirements

All land development per the 2024 Shoreham Unified Development Regulations. Applications must include permit fees and a recording fee.

Required Documents

  • Zoning permit application
  • Site plan
  • Permit fee
  • Recording fee
Permit validity
2 years per Vermont practice; confirm with ZA.
Building code
2024 Shoreham Unified Development Regulations; 2025 Vermont Fire and Building Safety Code (for commercial/rental); Vermont RBES/CBES energy codes.
Owner-builder
No specific local owner-builder exemption. RBES Certificate required for new residential construction.
Contractor requirements
Vermont state licenses required for electricians, plumbers, and mechanical contractors.

Fees

Permit fee formula
No standalone fee table found online (as of March 2026). Contact Robin Conway at shorehamzoning@gmail.com or (802) 897-2668 for current fee amounts. Permits require a permit fee plus a recording fee per the 2024 Unified Development Regulations.
Payment note
At Town Office; confirm accepted payment methods.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Zoning Administrator's Office to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • shorehamzoning@gmail.com (email)
  • (802) 897-2668 (phone)
Inspection hours
Mon/Tue/Thu 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Wed 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: ZA reviews; permit posted for 15-day appeal period; final inspection upon completion before Certificate of Compliance or Occupancy issued.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Zoning Administrator's Office before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Shoreham Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Shoreham, VT?
All land development per the 2024 Shoreham Unified Development Regulations. Applications must include permit fees and a recording fee.
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Shoreham, VT?
Fees are calculated as: No standalone fee table found online (as of March 2026). Contact Robin Conway at shorehamzoning@gmail.com or (802) 897-2668 for current fee amounts. Permits require a permit fee plus a recording fee per the 2024 Unified Development Regulations..
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Shoreham, VT?
1. Contact Robin Conway, ZA, at shorehamzoning@gmail.com or (802) 897-2668 to discuss the project. 2. Obtain and complete the applicable zoning permit application from the town's zoning page or Town Office. 3. Prepare a permit fee and recording fee per the applicable fee schedule (contact ZA for current amounts; no standalone fee table published online as of 2026). 4. Submit application with fee to the Town Office during office hours. 5. ZA acts within 30 days; permit deemed approved if no action by day 31. 6. Post permit for the 15-day appeal period before beginning work. 7. Upon project completion, apply for Certificate of Compliance or Occupancy.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Shoreham, VT?
Typical processing time is Up to 30 days per state law..
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Shoreham, VT?
Inspections can be scheduled via: shorehamzoning@gmail.com, (802) 897-2668.

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