permits

Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF) Permits

Lake Encroachment Permits (LEP) are issued under 29 V.S.A Chapter 11 (Management of Lakes and Ponds), which regulates Encroachment in public waters. The goals of this program are to minimize the encroachment on public waters as well as ensure that projects do not adversely affect the public good and are consistent with the Public Trust Doctrine.

***If you have experienced flood damage on your lakefront parcel, please reach out to your Regional Lake and Shoreland permitting contact to discuss any proposed projects. Inquiries regarding flood-related issues will be prioritized.

Report an Environmental Violation

The Environmental Assistance Office (EAO) created the Permit Handbook to help people understand the various permit programs of the State of Vermont. Once a 3-ring binder of information sheets, the Permit Handbook was found in many town and state offices.

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The Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply (WW) Program has worked with Vermont State University to develop a voluntary WW Installer Certification Program for contractors who install onsite wastewater treatment (septic) systems and potable water supply connections.  The Program provides WW Installers with the information and training associated with the proper siting, design, and construction of wastewater systems and potable water supplies that are regulated by the Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Rules. 

• Guidance for determining whether a single family residence on its own lot is "substantially complete" for the purposes of section 1-403(a)(2) of the Rules 
• Guidance on reduction of isolation distances between wastewater disposal systems and potable water lines 

Guidance Documents and Procedures

• Attached Living Unit Definition
• Property Ownership and Control Disputes. Guidance Document #2008-02
• Composting Toilet Guidelines