H 602 Vermont House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

An act relating to housing and land use

This bill repeals a rule requiring permits for road construction over certain lengths (800+ feet per road or 2,000+ feet total), simplifying development for clustered housing projects. It extends until 2030 exemptions for priority housing projects in designated downtowns, growth centers, or neighborhood areas with existing infrastructure. The bill also allows accessory dwelling units in single-family homes and small conversions of commercial buildings to housing (up to 29 units) without permits until 2030. These changes directly affect developers, homeowners, and municipalities by reducing regulatory barriers for housing construction in targeted areas.
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Introduced Jan 7, 2026 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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