Building permits in Burlington, VT
Permits for Burlington are issued by City of Burlington, Dept. of Permitting & Inspections (DPI). Applications go through the portal below.
Checked against the department's own page on 6 Sep 2026
Where to file
- Department
- City of Burlington, Dept. of Permitting & Inspections (DPI)
- Phone
- 802-863-9094
- Portal
- burlingtonvt.portal.opengov.com
OpenGov permit portal. 645 Pine St. Building/Trades (802) 863-9094; Zoning (802) 865-7188. This is the Trades Division line, which handles construction permits. Department main line is 802-863-0442.
What each job needs in Burlington
Typical requirements and fee ranges. Fees scale with project valuation, so treat these as a starting point and confirm the number with City of Burlington before you quote.
| Project | Permits | Typical fee | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Remodel | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Addition | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC) | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| New Construction | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Site / Grading | $500–3,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
| Electrical | Electrical | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Plumbing | Plumbing | $50–200 | 3–5 business days |
| HVAC / Mechanical | Mechanical (HVAC) | $50–250 | 3–5 business days |
| Roofing | Roofing | $100–400 | 1–5 business days |
| Deck / Fence | Building | $150–1,000+ (scaled to project valuation) | 10–15 business days |
| Demolition | Demolition | $50–400 | 5–10 business days |
| Commercial Build-Out | Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical (HVAC), Fire / Life-Safety Review | $300–2,000+ (scaled to valuation; plan review separate) | 10–15 business days |
Licensing in Vermont
A statewide residential contractor registration (not a competency license) is required for anyone performing residential construction valued at $10,000 or more (labor + materials), with liability insurance and a written contract.
Issued by Vermont Secretary of State — Office of Professional Regulation (OPR) · Verify a licence
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Department, portal and phone checked against the official page on 6 Sep 2026. Fee ranges and turnaround times are typical for this kind of work and are not quotes. Requirements change, so confirm with the department before you file. SQM.AI is not a law firm and this page is not legal advice.