- Start Early! Act 250 and related environmental permits can take time. Call the Act 250 Coordinator, as well as the Permit Specialist for your area – other state or federal permits may be required.
- Businesses located on town water and sewer may have less permitting issues. Always consider the environmental permitting issues associated with a commercial property prior to purchase.
- Neighbors can be a key factor. Discuss your project early with all adjoining landowners, and address any of their concerns.
- When filling out an Act 250 application, if a criteria or question is not applicable, briefly explain why.
VT-ANR: Permit Specialists & Act 250 Regional Offices:
Districts 1 & 8
450 Asa Bloomer StateOffice Bldg.
Merchants Row
Rutland, VT 05701-5903
Permit Specialist: 802- 786-5907
Act 250 786-5920
ANR Permits 786-5900
Districts 2 & 3
100 Mineral St. #303
Springfield, VT 05156
Permit Specialist: 802-885-8850
Act 250: 802-885-8855
ANR Permits: 802-885-8855
Districts 4, 6, & 9
111 West Street
Essex Junction, VT 05452
Permit Specialist: 802-879-5676
Act 250: 802-879-5614
ANR Permits (Dist. #4 & 6) 802-879-5656
ANR Permits (Dist. #9) 802-786-5900
Districts 3A & 5
5 Perry Street, Suite 80
Barre, VT 05641
Permit Specialist (Both): 476-0195
Act 250 (Dist # 3A): 885-8855
Act 250 (Dist # 5): 476-0185
ANR Permits (Both Dist): 476-0190
District 7
1229 Portlan St, Suite 201
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
Permit Specialist: 802-751-0127 or 802-476-0195
Act 250: 802-751-0120
ANR Permits: 802-751-0130
www.veap.org
VEAP is: VT-SBDC, VT Department of Environmental Conservation, VT Department of Economic Development, and the VT Manufacturing Extension Center. Call any partner: VT-SBDC 1-800-464-7232; VT Dept of Environmental Conservation 1-800-974-9559; VT Dept of Economic Development 1-800-933-6293; VT Manufacturing Extension Center 1-800-MEP-4MFG
Disclaimer: This fact sheet is designed as an educational tool, intended to help businesses identify potential Act 250 issues, prior to property purchases with planned construction. It is not intended to take the place of expert advice or the regulations themselves, nor can it be totally comprehensive. It is incumbent on the business owner to acquire the knowledge of pertinent regulations and permits, and ensure that these regulations are met. Please take advantage of the free state assistance resources below.
This information is provided for reference purposes only. You may want to consult with legal counsel on current VermontStatelaws.
