What Are Vermont Impact Fees?
Vermont municipalities levy impact fees under 24 V.S.A. chapter 131 (§§ 5200 et seq.), which ties fees to capital budgets and requires refunds if unspent within six years. Wastewater allocation and connection fees — a gating issue in many villages — plus Act 250 mitigation add further one-time costs.
Chittenden County towns around Burlington are the state's most consistent fee adopters. Vermont figures on impactfees.org are model estimates scaled to town size; wastewater allocation availability can matter more than fee levels, so check both.
Vermont figures are illustrative estimates from our statewide cost model — calibrated to local construction costs and community size — rather than verified fee schedules. Use them for early budgeting and site comparison, and see our methodology for how estimates are built.
Counties Covered
Our calculator covers all 14 Vermont counties:
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Major Vermont Markets
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Burlington / Chittenden
Impact fees plus wastewater allocation charges shape budgets.
South Burlington / Chittenden
Growth-center development carries road, park, and school fees.
Montpelier / Washington
Capital-area towns rely on connection fees and modest impact fees.
Rutland / Rutland
Utility connection charges lead one-time costs.
How the Calculator Works
- Pick your development type — Single-family, multifamily, commercial, industrial, or office.
- Search or pin your site — Enter an address or drop a pin anywhere in Vermont.
- We identify the jurisdiction — City, county, and state are resolved automatically.
- Get an instant breakdown — Water, sewer, road, park, school, and fire fees by category — verified where researched, clearly-labeled estimates where not.