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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Shoreham
All land development per the 2024 Shoreham Unified Development Regulations. Applications must include permit fees and a recording fee.
Note: Listed in the 2024 Shoreham Unified Development Regulations. Contact ZA for the definitive list. Typical Vermont exemptions: routine maintenance/repair, interior work not changing use, small accessory structures below the threshold.
- Zoning permit application
- Site plan
- Permit fee
- Recording fee
- Building code
- 2024 Shoreham Unified Development Regulations; 2025 Vermont Fire and Building Safety Code (for commercial/rental); Vermont RBES/CBES energy codes.
- Permit validity
- 2 years per Vermont practice; confirm with ZA.
- 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.
Application process
Typical processing: Up to 30 days per state law.
- 01 Contact Robin Conway, ZA, at shorehamzoning@gmail.com or (802) 897-2668 to discuss the project.
- 02 Obtain and complete the applicable zoning permit application from the town's zoning page or Town Office.
- 03 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).
- 04 Submit application with fee to the Town Office during office hours.
- 05 ZA acts within 30 days; permit deemed approved if no action by day 31.
- 06 Post permit for the 15-day appeal period before beginning work.
- 07 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 ↗
Fee schedule
Shoreham building permit fees
At Town Office; confirm accepted payment methods.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 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 sequence: ZA reviews; permit posted for 15-day appeal period; final inspection upon completion before Certificate of Compliance or Occupancy issued.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Shoreham permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Shoreham, VT? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Shoreham, VT? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Shoreham, VT? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Shoreham, VT? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Shoreham, VT? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Zoning Administrator's Office before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.