Town of West Fairlee

Driveway/access permits required for new or modified access points on town highways. Flood Hazard Area permits required for properties near rivers/streams. No general local building permit for most construction.

• Exempt Residential construction not affecting Flood Hazard Areas or town road access does not require a local permit in West Fairlee

Note: Confirm with Town Office for project-specific guidance.

Building code

No local building code. DFS enforces 2025 Vermont Fire and Building Safety Code. RBES applies to residential construction.

Owner-builder

Vermont allows owner-builders.

Contractor requirements

Electricians and plumbers must be Vermont state-licensed.

Source: Town of West Fairlee Town Office / Planning Commission ↗

1. 01
   Contact the West Fairlee Town Office to determine which local permits apply to your project.
2. 02
   For driveway/road access permits: download the driveway permit form from https://westfairleevt.gov/forms-permits and submit to the Town Office.
3. 03
   For properties in or near a river or stream: obtain a Flood Hazard Area permit before commencing construction or alterations (including bringing in gravel or fill).
4. 04
   For commercial, public, or multi-family construction: contact DFS at 802-479-7561 and submit state permit application.
5. 05
   For Act 250-triggering developments: check https://act250.vermont.gov/; contact District Coordinator.
6. 06
   Use the Vermont ANR Permit Navigator to identify all required state permits.

Typical processing time: 30 days for local permits (Vermont statute requirement)

Source: Town of West Fairlee Town Office / Planning Commission ↗

• Contact Town Office (phone)

Typical sequence: DFS inspections: Contact DFS at 802-479-7561 for state construction permit inspections