Residential Contractor Statutes, Rules & Resources

This page contains detailed information regarding applicable statutes and rules as well as additional resources.

OPR Statutes & Rules

• Residential Contractor Statutes
• Statutes Governing all Professions
• Proposed Administrative Rules (coming soon)
• Act 182
• Residential Building Energy Standards - 30 VSA 51 and https://publicservice.vermont.gov/efficiency/building-energy-standards/residential-building-energy-standards. Information on regulations that affect all new homes and all additions, alterations and repairs to residential buildings three stories or less above grade in Vermont.

Additional Contractor Resources

• Vermont Residential Contractor Laws and Regulations Presentation
• Informational poster for Residential Contractors
• Sample Residential Contractor Agreement
• Sunrise Review Report
• Department of Fire Safety (plumbers & electricians), Emergency Flood Relief page, and Contact list for plumbers & electricians

Homeowner Resources

• How do I file a complaint?
• I forgot my user ID or password. What do I do?
• How do I apply for licensure?
• How do I request an official verification be sent from Vermont to another state?

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