City Building Permits

Town of Arlington, VT - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Vermont Bennington County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Issues zoning permits for the Town of Arlington. No separate building inspection department; DFS Rutland Regional Office has jurisdiction over public/commercial/multifamily buildings.

Department
Town of Arlington -- Land Use Administrator (Zoning)
Address
Town of Arlington, 3816 Vermont Route 313, Arlington, VT 05250 (confirm with town)
Phone
Contact via town office or email
Website
https://arlingtonvermont.org/zoning-planning/

Online Permit Portal

Open No online portal identified. Applications submitted in person or by mail.

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

Application Process

  1. Contact Land Use Administrator Joan Nash at joan.nash@arlingtonvermont.org to confirm permit requirements for your project.
  2. Download and complete the 2023 Zoning Permit Application from https://arlingtonvermont.org/zoning-planning/.
  3. Prepare supporting documents (site plan, survey if required, project description).
  4. Submit application with payment during office hours (Tues/Thurs 12-3) or by appointment.
  5. Await review. If Development Review Board (DRB/ZBA) approval is required, schedule follows board meeting calendar.
  6. Vermont's 15-day appeal period begins after permit approval before construction may commence.
  7. For commercial/public buildings, also file DFS state construction permit application.

Typical processing time: Not formally published; contact Land Use Administrator.

Source: Town of Arlington -- Land Use Administrator (Zoning)

General Requirements

Before constructing, expanding, or changing the use of any building or land in Arlington. Vermont's municipal planning act requires permits for any development unless specifically exempted.

Required Documents

  • Pre-1999 permits: Located in the Zoning Administrator's office.
  • Completed Zoning Permit Application
  • Applicable supporting drawings
  • Town Plan: Adopted June 29, 2020, available at https://arlingtonvermont.org/zoning-planning/.
Permit validity
Vermont standard (180 days to commence; 180-day abandonment rule). Confirm with town.
Building code
2025 Vermont Fire and Building Safety Code enforced by DFS for public/commercial buildings. Arlington has no local building inspection agreement with DFS.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • Normal maintenance and repair without footprint changes.
  • Agricultural structures on Use Value Program land (with town notification).
  • Contact Land Use Administrator to confirm current local exemptions.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00 p.m. -- 3:00 p.m.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Arlington -- Land Use Administrator (Zoning) before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Arlington Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Arlington, VT?
Before constructing, expanding, or changing the use of any building or land in Arlington. Vermont's municipal planning act requires permits for any development unless specifically exempted.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Arlington, VT?
1. Contact Land Use Administrator Joan Nash at joan.nash@arlingtonvermont.org to confirm permit requirements for your project. 2. Download and complete the 2023 Zoning Permit Application from https://arlingtonvermont.org/zoning-planning/. 3. Prepare supporting documents (site plan, survey if required, project description). 4. Submit application with payment during office hours (Tues/Thurs 12-3) or by appointment. 5. Await review. If Development Review Board (DRB/ZBA) approval is required, schedule follows board meeting calendar. 6. Vermont's 15-day appeal period begins after permit approval before construction may commence. 7. For commercial/public buildings, also file DFS state construction permit application.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Arlington, VT?
Typical processing time is Not formally published; contact Land Use Administrator..
What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Arlington, VT?
The following work is generally exempt: Normal maintenance and repair without footprint changes.; Agricultural structures on Use Value Program land (with town notification).; Contact Land Use Administrator to confirm current local exemptions..

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