The City of Barre discontinued issuing Zoning Certificates of Occupancy on August 29, 2003. It is deemed the responsibility of the property owner to attest compliance and our records can be researched for any existing violations on file.
Please apply for all electrical work to be done within the City limits. Also, when you are ready for an energizing, rough-in or final inspection, please contact Arthur Young ASAP, either via EMAIL, or dial the office at (802) 477-7833. Applications for work include all types of structures (single family, duplex, multi-family, public building, commercial, industrial, etc.).
REMEMBER:
- any electrical work being done in the city requires a permit with City Hall (see application below);
- Single family owner-occupied homeowners can perform their own work, but a city permit is still required.
- Rented single family homes and duplexes - work can be performed by anyone, but a city permit is still required.
- Commercial, public building, and a triplex (3-unit) or more MUST have work performed by or under a Master Electrician with a valid Vermont Electrical License.
PERMIT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
NOTE: When calculating the fees for your permit applications, please use the fee schedules within each application type, and follow the instructions. Please contact ROBIN to verify the correct fees due if need be.
Ways to Pay:
- write a check [made out to the City of Barre];
- Cash;
- or use the Xpress Pay Portal. interested in paying on line? Here is a convenient "HOW-TO-PAY ONLINE" pay for permit applications using this method.
Ways to submit a complete Application:
- Submit via USPS: mail a completed application with a check to the Permitting office;
- Drop off in person (cash accepted via this method);
- City Drop-Box on the front of City Hall (facing City Hall Park): Put the application and fee (check, exact cash, or copy of Xpress Pay receipt) in an envelope addressed to the Permitting office;
- Submit electronically: electronic signatures are accepted on application forms, with a copy of the Xpress Pay Portal receipt showing proof of payment.
Please click on the icon below to download the specified document or map in Adobe PDF format. Please contact ROBIN if you have any questions.
You must include:
- Permit cover sheet for any zoning, flood hazard or building application (electrical application does not require the cover sheet)
- Appropriate signatures
- Plans, photos, drawings and dimensions labeled (your application will not be complete until the Permit Administrator deems it so)
- Application and recording fees for the Land Records. This is shown at the bottom of every application page and consists of the base application fees plus the $15 recording fee.
If you are unsure of fees due, please feel free to reach out and we will help ~ Thank you
Previous versions from what is available below will not be accepted.
Zoning Permit Application Forms:
| Permit Checklist (information for all permitting) | Permit Checklist |
| Permit Application Cover Sheet - REQUIRED | Required Cover Sheet Form |
| Zoning Permit Application | Zoning Application |
| Sketch Sheet | Sketch Sheet |
| Agent for Owner Form | Agent for Owner |
| Conditional Use Supplemental Form | Conditional Use Form |
| Site Plan Supplemental Form | Site Plan Form |
| Home Occupation Supplemental Form | Home Occupation Form |
| Home Business Supplemental Form | Home Business Form |
| Accessory Apartment (ADU) Supplemental Form | ADU form |
| Variance Request Form (Use Variances are not allowed) | Variance Request Form |
| Waiver Request Form (dimensional only) | Dimensional Waiver Form |
| Permit Amendment Form | Amendment Form |
| Appeal Form (appeal of permit administrator decision only) | Appeal Form |
Building Permit Application Forms:
| Permit Application Cover Sheet - REQUIRED | Required Cover Sheet Form |
| Building Application Checklist | Building Checklist |
| Building Permit Application Form | Building Application Form |
| Sketch Sheet - Required or similar | Required Sketch Sheet |
| Permit Amendment Form | Amendment Form |
Flood Hazard Permit Application Forms:
| Permit Application Cover Sheet - REQUIRED | Required Cover Sheet Form |
| Flood Hazard Permit Application Form | Flood Hazard Permit Application Form |
| Permit Amendment Form | Amendment Form |
Electrical Application Forms:
| Electrical Permit Application Form | Electrical Permit Application Form |
| Permit Amendment Form | Amendment Form |
Other Forms:
| Vacant Building Registration Form | Vacant Building Registration/Renewal Form |
| FY27 (7/01/2027 to 6/30/2027) Rental Registration Form | FY27 Rental Registration Form |
Time of Sale Inspections:
In an effort to help our property owners, the City's Code Enforcement Services has instituted a new program - they are offering a Time of Sale Inspection for buyers and sellers of all types of residential properties (single family, duplex, multi-family, etc.). This is not a mandatory inspection, but is offered for your benefit and at your request.
The Inspection has a fee associated with it, and the request must be made with the Fire Marshal's office AT LEAST 15 DAYS IN ADVANCE of your need. The REQUEST FORM can be downloaded here or can be picked up in City Hall at the Zoning and Assessing Office. All requests must be dropped off at the Zoning and Assessing Office with the fee in the form of cash, check made out to "City of Barre, VT", or online payment using the Xpress Pay Portal (see above) at which point it will be forwarded to the Fire Marshal for review and scheduling. Please ensure a good phone number is listed on this form so that contact can be readily made.