Housing in Vermont local government
What Vermont city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about housing — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
346 Vermont meetings since 2024 covered housing. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Vermont with the most housing activity
- Winooski, VT (60)
- Hartford, VT (51)
- Essex County, VT (49)
- South Burlington, VT (40)
- Ludlow, VT (29)
- St. Albans, VT (24)
- Jericho, VT (23)
- Windsor County, VT (17)
- Newbury, VT (15)
- Montpelier, VT (12)
- Charlotte, VT (8)
- Bennington County, VT (6)
Latest matching meetings
Housing Committee to consider Champlain Housing Trust funding request
The South Burlington Housing Committee will review a funding request from the Champlain Housing Trust for the Dorset Commons project, discuss establishing standards for the Housing Trust Fund, and consider other business. The meeting includes public comment and approval of August minutes.
DRB to hear four development cases including new triplex and 4-plex
The St. Albans City Development Review Board will hold public hearings on four development applications, including a demolition and new triplex, two parking changes, and a new 4-plex. The board will also receive planning and enforcement updates, approve minutes, and confirm the next meeting date.
Twin Pines Housing Task Force holds first organizing meeting
The Twin Pines Housing Task Force is meeting for what appears to be an initial organizational session. The agenda includes introductions, a discussion of the task force's purpose, and planning for group norms, decision-making, and future meetings. No specific housing projects, proposals, or decisions are listed on…
DRB to hear four site plan and conditional use requests
The St. Albans City Development Review Board will hold public hearings on four development requests, including demolition of a café for a triplex, new parking spaces, and a new 4-plex. The board will accept public comment and written comments until noon on the hearing date.
City Council to vote on quality-of-life ordinance updates and new contracts
The South Burlington City Council will hold public hearings and votes on updates to city ordinances addressing unmet social needs and electric mobility devices. They will also consider approving contracts for DPW site improvements, a fire truck, and a service coordinator with Howard Center, plus liquor license…
Public hearing continues for proposed residential triplex at 58 Center Road
The Development Review Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a site plan proposal by GLC Lyon Associates LLC. The proposal involves adding a residential triplex at 58 Center Road within the High Density Residential and Business-Design Control Overlay districts.
Commission votes on brochure and drafts housing inventory letter to Selectboard
The Essex Housing Commission will vote on a brochure for the upcoming Community Day event and share updates on the Main Street Housing project and the Essex Housing Trust. The body will also draft a letter of recommendation to the Selectboard regarding the housing inventory and form new working groups.
Development Review Board to discuss master plan and site amendments
The Board will review several development applications, including a master plan for Beta Technologies Inc. and a site plan amendment for a recreation park. Other items include a request to reopen an appeal regarding a zoning permit and a lot subdivision for multifamily housing.
Housing Commission to review building typologies and set FY27 workplan
The Winooski Housing Commission is meeting to discuss the Building Typologies Report, elect officers for FY27, and approve its workplan for the coming year. They will also review survey data and receive updates from the City Council and Inclusion & Belonging Commission. Public comment is included for each agenda item.
Selectboard to consider contracts for municipal complex and IT upgrade
The Essex Selectboard will hold its regular meeting on August 24, 2026, at 6:30 PM. They will consider authorizing the Town Manager to execute contracts for engineering services for the new municipal complex at 80 & 90 Upper Main St. and for a sole source IT infrastructure upgrade. The board will also discuss budget…
Selectboard to vote on opting into Tier 1B, exempting some housing from Act 250
The Marshfield Selectboard discussed opting into Tier 1B status, which would exempt mixed-use and residential developments up to 50 units on parcels up to 10 acres from Act 250 review in the Village area. The board will vote on this resolution at the next meeting. They also approved several expenditures for the Old…
Selectboard workshop to address affordability in Hartford
The Hartford Selectboard is holding a special meeting to discuss initiatives addressing affordability in Hartford. The meeting includes a workshop where committees will present proposals, refine them through discussion, and shortlist priority actions. Public comment is also scheduled.
Housing Committee to discuss Housing Trust Fund standards
The South Burlington Housing Committee is meeting to discuss the Housing Trust Fund, including beginning a discussion of standards and reviewing a city council resolution amending the fund. The agenda also includes a presentation from the City of Winooski's Housing Initiative Director and other business, such as the…
Committee to discuss Planning Commission's Enable Housing initiative
The Jericho Affordable Housing Committee is meeting to approve past minutes, interview potential new members, and discuss the Planning Commission's Enable Housing initiative. They will also receive updates on work plan projects and plan for the next meeting.
Board to consider letter to Weld County on oil and gas, plus consent items
The Windsor Town Board will hold a regular meeting with a consent calendar covering several resolutions, including a public safety communications agreement, museum collection accessions, a subdivision development agreement assignment, and a housing authority bond allocation. The main board action is a proposed letter…
Town Board to review housing action plan and strategic plan update
The Windsor Town Board is holding a work session to receive information from the Town Manager, Attorney, and staff on town business. Key items include a strategic plan update, a draft Housing Action Plan presentation, and an affordable housing initiatives update. No formal decisions are expected; the session is for…
DRB approves single-family home on 10.9-acre parcel near US Route 2
The Marshfield Development Review Board voted 4-0 to approve a zoning permit for Sheila and Tim Booth to build a single-family dwelling on parcel RT208B. The decision follows a public hearing held on June 25, 2026, and includes conditions requiring minor drafting revisions to the site plan and compliance with state…
Certificate of Compliance issued for 30 Upper Gilman St
The City of St. Albans has issued a Certificate of Compliance for a newly constructed single-family dwelling at 30 Upper Gilman Street. The certificate confirms the property conforms to land development regulations, with no violations found. The property owner, CAX, LLC, certified the dwelling as a single unit with…
Housing Commission to review and revote on Housing Trust Fund Proposal
The Housing Commission will discuss the Housing Trust Fund Proposal and update housing inventory and mapping. The body will also review regulatory policies, funding strategies for pilot projects, and committee workflows.
Jericho Planning Commission holds open house on draft zoning changes to enable housing
The Jericho Planning Commission is hosting an open house to present and gather feedback on draft zoning recommendations aimed at increasing housing options. The draft changes include reducing lot sizes, expanding housing types, and updating zoning district purposes. The Commission will use this feedback before making…
DRB will hear a combined conditional use and site plan for demolition and parking at 51 Lower Newton St.
The St. Albans City Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on three requests. They include a site‑plan review for a new unit above an existing dwelling at 30 North Elm Street, a conditional‑use review for a home industry at 59 Congress Street, and a combined conditional‑use and site‑plan review to…
Housing Commission to discuss Winooski Housing Trust Fund financial partners
The Winooski Housing Commission will meet to discuss housing quality with the Code Department and receive updates from the Planning Commission. The body will also consider the approval of financial partners for the Winooski Housing Trust Fund.
Planning Commission to discuss LDR amendments and development rights
The Planning Commission will review minor and technical amendments to Land Development Regulations (LDR). Members will also discuss potential options for Transferrable Development Rights and receive a staff presentation on 802 Homes.
Permit approved for apartment renovations at 72 No Main St
The provided document is a permit approval and application for a renovation project. It is not a meeting agenda, but a record of an administrative decision regarding a specific property.
JCDC to discuss Railroad Circle property and housing sites
The Jericho Community Development Corporation will discuss updates regarding the Railroad Circle property. The body will also review information concerning other potential sites for housing in Jericho.
Planning Commission to review regional land use map, zoning updates, and housing
The Ludlow Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates to the Regional Future Land Use Map with MARC, review town zoning updates, and consider town plan updates. They will also discuss the 802 Homes program and Better Connections Grant updates. The agenda includes approval of the June 22, 2026…
Selectboard reviews zoning amendments, adds wastewater permit condition
The Marshfield Selectboard reviewed proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations. They decided to require a state wastewater permit before construction can begin on a town zoning permit, and to require a certificate of occupancy only after a designer certifies the septic system was installed…
Selectboard reviews zoning amendments, decides wastewater permit sequencing
The Marshfield Selectboard reviewed proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations. They decided that a town zoning permit can be issued before a state wastewater permit, but construction cannot start until the state permit is obtained. They also removed a requirement for shared driveways to…
Permit approved for renovation at 13 Oak St, St. Albans
The City Council approved Permit No. B26-000059 for a renovation/addition at 13 Oak St, owned by Mark Lane. The approval applies to the submitted drawings and includes posting requirements, inspection conditions, and a 15‑day appeal window to the Development Review Board. Fees total $30 plus recording and management…
Ludlow adopts ordinance requiring annual registration and fees for short-term rentals
The Select Board and Village Trustees are adopting an ordinance that requires all short-term rentals in Ludlow to register annually, pay fees based on occupancy and homestead status, and meet safety and insurance requirements. The ordinance sets penalties for violations and establishes an effective date of August 11…
Jericho Affordable Housing Committee meets remotely to discuss housing initiatives
The Jericho Affordable Housing Committee will hold a remote meeting to approve April minutes, discuss the Select Board's 'Enable Housing' policy, and review updates on work plan projects.
Planning Commission discusses land development and project charges
The Planning Commission will review several updates regarding land development regulations and project charges. Discussions include long-term care facilities, commercial use scales, housing types, and landscaping updates.
Board to consider Walmart Super Center site plan in Jacoby Farm subdivision
The Windsor Town Board will hold second readings of ordinances on waste grease disposal and solid waste hauler licensing, and will decide on a major site plan for a Walmart Super Center in the Jacoby Farm subdivision. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes, an intergovernmental agreement for Cheyenne…
Town Board to discuss housing bond, fowl code update
The Windsor Town Board holds a work session to receive information and exchange ideas on town business. Key topics include a request from the Windsor Housing Authority for assignment of 2026 Private Activity Bond Allocation and a discussion on the Fowl Code Update and Permitting. No formal votes are expected at this…
Certificate of Compliance issued for 58 Nason St, allowing continued residential use.
The City of St. Albans will adopt a Certificate of Compliance for 58 Nason St (Parcel 05478, Tax ID 26060058). The certificate confirms the property meets the Land Development Regulations and may continue its existing residential single‑dwelling use or obtain permits for repairs, alterations, or accessory structures…
St. Albans approves front‑deck renovation permit at 48 Russell St.
The City of St. Albans Zoning Office approved Permit No. B26‑000057 for a renovation/addition to build an 8 × 28 front deck at 48 Russell St. The approval includes posting requirements, inspection conditions, and a 15‑day appeal window to the Development Review Board. Total permitting and recording fees for the…
Housing Committee to set FY27 work plan and discuss trust fund standards
The committee will organize its leadership by electing a Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk. Members will review the work plan for fiscal year 2027 and begin discussing standards for the Housing Trust Fund.
Housing Commission to discuss rehabbing 3 abandoned houses
The Housing Commission will elect officers, review its charter, job description, and work plan, and discuss potentially rehabbing three abandoned houses at 100 Brigham Hill Road, 271 Chapin Road, and 81 Old Colchester Road. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.
Planning Commission reviews Enable Housing project schedule and small‑house PLUDs
The Jericho Planning Commission will approve the minutes from the June 2, 2026 meeting. It will discuss the Enable Housing project schedule and consider recommendations for small‑house Planned Unit Developments. The commission will also receive reports from the town planner and liaison representatives before…
DRB will consider a variance for a shed at 152 Old Stage Road.
The Development Review Board will hear a variance request to reduce the side setback for a shed at 152 Old Stage Road. It will also review a site‑plan proposal for a residential triplex at 58 Center Road. Additionally, the board will consider a request from 68 Pinecrest Drive LLC for an extension on their sketch…