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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Holland
No local zoning permit required.
All local zoning permit requirements are exempt (no local zoning bylaw)
Single-family owner-occupied dwellings exempt from DFS state construction permits
- Exempt All local zoning permit requirements are exempt (no local zoning bylaw)
- Exempt Single-family owner-occupied dwellings exempt from DFS state construction permits
- 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.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: Contact town clerk.
- 01 Holland has no local building or zoning permit. No local permit is required.
- 02 Contact the Town Clerk at (802) 895-4440 or holland1805@hotmail.com with any questions.
- 03 If the project is a public building, apply for a DFS state construction permit before starting work.
- 04 If the project involves a wastewater system or well, apply for a DEC wastewater/water supply permit.
- 05 Assess whether Act 250 applies. Holland is a '1-acre municipality'.
Typical processing time: Contact town clerk.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Holland building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
No local zoning permit fees. DFS state permit fees: $8.00 per $1,000; minimum $50.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- DFS Waterbury Regional Office (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 AM-4:30 PM
Typical sequence: No local building inspections.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Holland permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Holland, VT? ▸
No local zoning permit required.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Holland, VT? ▸
Building permit fees in Holland, VT are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: No local zoning permit fees. DFS state permit fees: $8.00 per $1,000; minimum $50..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Holland, VT? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Holland, VT, follow these steps: 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'.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Holland, VT? ▸
Building permit processing times in Holland, VT typically run Contact town clerk.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Holland, VT? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in 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. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Holland, VT? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Holland, VT via: DFS Waterbury Regional Office.
last verified April 2026
source Town of Holland -- no local zoning ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Holland -- no local zoning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.