City Building Permits

Town of Holland, VT - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Vermont Orleans County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

The Town of Holland has NO local zoning bylaws. There is no local building permit process.

Department
Town of Holland -- no local zoning
Address
120 School Road, Holland, VT 05830
Phone
(802) 895-4440

Online Permit Portal

Platform: No local zoning portal • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Holland has no local building or zoning permit. No local permit is required.
  2. Contact the Town Clerk at (802) 895-4440 or holland1805@hotmail.com with any questions.
  3. If the project is a public building, apply for a DFS state construction permit before starting work.
  4. If the project involves a wastewater system or well, apply for a DEC wastewater/water supply permit.
  5. Assess whether Act 250 applies. Holland is a '1-acre municipality'.

Typical processing time: Contact town clerk.

Source: Town of Holland -- no local zoning

General Requirements

No local zoning permit required.

Building code
2025 Vermont Fire and Building Safety Code (statewide, via DFS)
Owner-builder
No state general contractor license required.
Contractor requirements
Vermont state electrical and plumbing licenses required.

Fees

Permit fee formula
No local zoning permit fees. DFS state permit fees: $8.00 per $1,000; minimum $50.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

  • All local zoning permit requirements are exempt (no local zoning bylaw)
  • Single-family owner-occupied dwellings exempt from DFS state construction permits

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • DFS Waterbury Regional Office (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 AM-4:30 PM

Typical inspection sequence: No local building inspections.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Town of Holland -- no local zoning before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Holland Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Holland, VT?
No local zoning permit required.
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Holland, VT?
Fees are calculated as: No local zoning permit fees. DFS state permit fees: $8.00 per $1,000; minimum $50..
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Holland, VT?
1. Holland has no local building or zoning permit. No local permit is required. 2. Contact the Town Clerk at (802) 895-4440 or holland1805@hotmail.com with any questions. 3. If the project is a public building, apply for a DFS state construction permit before starting work. 4. If the project involves a wastewater system or well, apply for a DEC wastewater/water supply permit. 5. Assess whether Act 250 applies. Holland is a '1-acre municipality'.
How long does it take to get a building permit in Town of Holland, VT?
Typical processing time is Contact town clerk..
What work is exempt from building permits in Town of Holland, VT?
The following work is generally exempt: All local zoning permit requirements are exempt (no local zoning bylaw); Single-family owner-occupied dwellings exempt from DFS state construction permits.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Holland, VT?
Inspections can be scheduled via: DFS Waterbury Regional Office.

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