Planning & Zoning

Stowe's Planning & Zoning Department provides a variety of services that include:

• Reviewing and issuing zoning permits for compliance with the Stowe Zoning and Subdivision Regulations
• Professional services for community planning & development, transportation planning, housing and urban improvement, land conservation, and historic preservation
• Facilitating the development review process and guiding applicants in the permit process
• Providing guidance on other local and state permits that may be needed for a project
• Coordinating town sewer and town water allocations required for a development
• Updates to the Town of Stowe Zoning Regulations and Town Plan
• Providing staff assistance to the Development Review Board, Historic Preservation Commission, Planning Commission, and Conservation Commission
• Assisting with parcel research regarding past development
• Enforcing the Stowe Zoning and Subdivision Regulations
• Coordinating 911 addressing

Online Payments. Please note, there is a 3% convenience fee. Select Zoning Fees as the transaction item.

The Town of Stowe does not issue Certificate of Compliance letters.

The Town of Stowe adopted a short-term rental ordinance on February 29, 2024.