Paving of Main Street in Stowe to occur Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights starting 5/17/26. Working hours are 7pm - 6am. Plan accordingly and expect delays.
Step 1: Fill out the Development Application(PDF, 238KB)
Step 2: Use the second page of the development application or our fee schedule to calculate the appropriate fees. Please contact Planning and Zoning staff to verify fees before submitting an online payment. Square footage is calculated based on proposed new square footage.
Step 3: Use the appropriate checklist to determine what materials are needed in order to submit a complete application
Step 4: Submit the complete application and fee to Planning & Zoning; applications can be emailed to pandz@stowevt.gov or dropped off during office hours; please send any online payment receipts with your application submittals.
If your project requires review by HPC or the Development Review Board, staff will notify you and walk you through those processes.
Please feel free to reach out for any assistance with applying, we are more than happy to help!
The Town of Stowe does not have jurisdiction over the Vermont statewide building code. The required building permits are issued by the Vermont Division of Fire Safety. Most construction (except for single-family owner-occupied residential construction connected to a private water source) requires a state building permit. This includes all buildings that are rented (including single-family dwellings and duplexes), townhouses, and all commercial buildings. When a state building permit is required?(PDF, 114KB)
Please note that other state permits and/or requirements may be required for various projects. You can contact a Vermont Permit Specialist at 802-477-2241 for assistance in identifying all necessary state permits or approvals for any given project. View information about the Permit Specialist review.
Vermont State Permit Navigator