The Town Health Officer is responsible for:
- Investigating possible public health hazards and risks within the municipality
- Taking action to prevent, remove or destroy any such hazards
- Taking action to mitigate significant public health risks
- Enforcing health laws, rules and permit conditions, and taking the steps necessary to enforce orders
Fax reports to 802-253-6137.
Information for Renters
The Vermont Department of Fire Safety enforces the Vermont Fire and Building Safety Code, which establishes minimum safety, health and habitability standards that all residential rental housing in Vermont must conform to. Please use the form linked below to make a formal complaint.
Vermont Department of Fire Safety - Complaint Form
Vermont Division of Fire Safety Waterbury Regional Office
45 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671
Phone: 802-479-4434 or 1-888-870-7888
Fax: 802-479-4446
Shawn Goodell
Assistant State Fire Marshal
802-479-7573
Short Term Rentals
Short Term Rental Safety, Health and Financial Obligations(PDF, 95KB)
The short term rental operator shall post within the unit a telephone number for the persons responsible for the unit and the contact information for the Vermont Department of Health and the Vermont Division of Fire Safety. This form shall be completed by the short-term rental operator and retained on site. The form need not be filed with the department.
Vermont Health Department
The Vermont Health Department regulates certain activities and have programs that are not under the jurisdiction of the Town Health Officer including:
Vermont Food and Lodging Program
The Vermont Food and Lodging Program investigates foodborne disease outbreaks, and responds to public health emergencies. To report a complaint regarding a food or lodging facility, contact the Vermont Food and Lodging Program at 800-439-8550 (in Vermont) or 863-7221 or email them at AHS.VDHFoodandLodging@state.vt.us.