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FILE 50007 · COUNTY OF CHITTENDENSEAT · BURLINGTONPOPULATION · 168KVERIFIED · 05 / 2026
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Chittenden.

Chittenden County in Vermont. This is where the state file translates into the local offices that actually issue the permit, schedule the inspection, and sign the filing. Start with the state baseline, then drill into the right city.

Cities on file
1
Trades indexed
12
County seat
Burlington
Last verified
05 / 2026
FAST FACTS

Chittenden County at a glance

Quick-reference card
County seatBurlington
Population (est.)168K
FIPS50007
Building departmentCity-by-city; Burlington, South Burlington, Winooski, and others run independent permit portals
Permit portalCity-by-city; no centralized county-wide permit portal exists
Fire marshalVermont Division of Fire Safety
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County of
Chittenden
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · COUNTY BASELINE
CODES & LOCAL AUTHORITY
FIPS 50007
Article I · County Baseline

The county inherits from the state. And adds local rules.

2020 Vermont Fire and Building Safety Code, which incorporates various NFPA and ICC standards.

Chittenden County does not have a county-level building department; all building permits, zoning, and inspections are managed by individual municipalities. The county government primarily handles regional planning and sheriff services, while the state Division of Fire Safety oversees commercial building inspections in jurisdictions without their own certified inspectors.

The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission provides regional oversight for development, but specific local impact fees and stormwater management requirements are strictly governed by individual municipal ordinances.

How this fits with the state

The state authority here is Vermont Office of Professional Regulation; local zoning/building offices. The county file does not replace that — it adds the permit office, local overlays, and the actual filing path.

Source · City-by-city; Burlington, South Burlington, Winooski, and others run independent permit portalsLast verified · 05 / 2026
ARTICLE II · PERMIT OFFICES
WHERE THE PERMIT IS FILED
OPERATING PATH
Article II · Local Offices

Who issues, who inspects, who signs off.

Contractors are generally required to register with the Vermont Secretary of State, but there is no additional county-level registration requirement.

Building

City-by-city; Burlington, South Burlington, Winooski, and others run independent permit portals

Permits, plans, inspections

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Permit portal

City-by-city; no centralized county-wide permit portal exists

Apply, track, pay

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Planning / zoning

City-by-city; planning and zoning are managed at the municipal level

Land use, plan review

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Fire marshal

Vermont Division of Fire Safety

Prevention, alarms, sprinklers

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
ARTICLE III · INSURANCE & BONDS
COUNTY OVERLAY ON STATE BASELINE
VERIFY BEFORE BIDDING
Article III · County Overlay

What Chittenden County usually adds.

The state sets the floor. The county and city can require additional certificates, local bonds, or pre-permit registration.

CoverageRequired?MinimumIssued by
Workers' CompensationState rule with county add-ons
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Required with employees; verify exemptions
State authority
General LiabilityOften required by permit type
Conditional
Permit-based
City-by-city; Burlington, South Burlington, Winooski, and others run independent permit portals
Surety BondTied to state license or county permit
Conditional
Local/project bonds vary
State or county
County overlayContractors must adhere to Vermont state requirements for workers' compensation and liability insurance, with no additional county-specific bonding mandates.
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Varies
City-by-city; Burlington, South Burlington, Winooski, and others run independent permit portals
Source · City-by-city; Burlington, South Burlington, Winooski, and others run independent permit portalsVerify before filing
ARTICLE IV · INDEXED CITIES
CITIES IN CHITTENDEN COUNTY
1 CITY
Article IV · Browse by City

Indexed cities in Chittenden County.

Pick a city to open its trade list. The trade page covers licensing, permits, insurance, and typical costs for that work in that city.

BurlingtonChittenden County
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ARTICLE V · TRADES
TRADES IN CHITTENDEN COUNTY
12 TRADES
Article V · Trades

Trades branching in Chittenden County.

Each trade opens against the first indexed city in the county. Use the city browser above to open the same trade in another city.

Concrete
CODE · CN
GL
Open file →
Electrical
CODE · EL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Flooring
CODE · FL
GL
Open file →
Framing
CODE · FR
GL
Open file →
General Contracting
CODE · GC
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
HVAC
CODE · HV
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Landscaping
CODE · LS
GL
Open file →
Painting
CODE · PT
GL
Open file →
Pest Control
CODE · PC
State Lic.GL
Open file →
Plumbing
CODE · PL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Pool Service
CODE · PS
GLBond
Open file →
Roofing
CODE · RF
LicenseBondGL
Open file →
ARTICLE VI · SOURCES
LOCAL SOURCE REGISTER
VERIFY LOCALLY
Article VI · Sources & Citations

Every filing needs a source trail.

This template keeps the county page honest: local context here, filing decisions made with the issuing office.

State

Vermont Office of Professional Regulation; local zoning/building offices

Statewide licensing, reciprocity, and renewal rules.

/contractors/vermont
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County

City-by-city; Burlington, South Burlington, Winooski, and others run independent permit portals

Department that issues permits and schedules inspections for unincorporated areas.

City-by-city; no centralized county-wide permit portal exists
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05 / 2026
Planning

City-by-city; planning and zoning are managed at the municipal level

Land use, zoning review, and plan approvals.

Local planning office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Fire

Vermont Division of Fire Safety

Prevention, protection systems, and code approvals.

Fire marshal's office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Frequently Asked

Questions contractors ask before filing.

Q01Do I need a state license to work in Chittenden County?+
Usually yes — the baseline is the state license through Vermont Office of Professional Regulation; local zoning/building offices. Chittenden County and its cities may add local registration before you pull a permit.Source · Vermont Office of Professional Regulation; local zoning/building offices
Q02Does the county or the city issue the permit?+
It depends on where the work is. Unincorporated areas usually route through the county (City-by-city; Burlington, South Burlington, Winooski, and others run independent permit portals). Work inside an incorporated city normally files with that city's department.Source · City-by-city; Burlington, South Burlington, Winooski, and others run independent permit portals
Q03What changes between county and state?+
The county adds the actual permit office, local zoning overlays, plan-review timelines, inspections, and local fees. The state license defines who can contract; the county defines how the job gets filed.Source · County and municipal departments

Open the county file. Then pick the city.

Chittenden County now inherits from the state template and adds its own local detail. The next layer is the city and trade pages.

Browse cities→Back to state←