On June 7,2022 Act 181 was signed into law transferring 
Vermont’s Rental Health and Safety Code previously administered by local municipal Heath Officers to the Division of Fire Safety. The program is a complaint-based system designed to ensure rental housing is maintained in a safe and healthy manner.
The Division of Fire Safety is committed to protecting Vermonters and guests who visit our great State by educating landlords and tenants of their responsibilities to foster a safe and healthy environment.
This web page provides valuable resources for landlords and tenants and provides guidance on how to properly file a complaint. This page also shows the minimal health and safety standards that are required to be complied with.
RENTAL HOUSING HEALTH, SAFETY, CODE |
The COMPLAINT PROCESS |
FILE A BUILDING SAFETY COMPLAINT |
Resources for a Safe Home Environment
Asbestos and Lead Buildings Lead Hazards Pests and Bed Bugs Mold Issues
Fire and Life Safety Issues Healthy Homes Home Renovations and Your Health
Local Town Health Officers VDH Reports, Responses & Special Projects
Links to Housing Health and Safety Information at Other Agencies and Departments
Vermont Department of Health |
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CVOEO / the Vermont Landlords Association - |
The Definitive Guide to Renting in Vermont, |
Vermont-tenants-rights-and-resources |
VT Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living |
DAIL Housing Safety and Accessibility Process | Developmental |
Housing-Related Health and Safety Hazard Assessment |
Vermont | HUD.gov / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban … |
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VT Agency of Commerce and Community Development |
Resources for Homeowners (Incl. Mobile Homes) |
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VT Agency of Human Services |
Family Support & Safety Services VermontPartners & Advocates Housing Partners |
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VT Agency of Commerce and Community Development |
Resources for Renters and Landlords |
Vermont Housing Improvement Program (VHIP) Information |
Vermont Legal Aid and Legal Services Vermont |
Repair Problems and Tenant’s Right to Repairs | VTLawHelp.org |
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VT Fire Safety Information Sheets and additional information for Rental Housing Health and Safety
