Health Officer
By law, every town and city in Vermont has a local board of health. The local board of health consists of the town health officer and town selectboard. The duties and responsibilities of Vermont boards of health are established by State Statute.
Town health officers are responsible for investigating possible public health hazards and risks within the town, taking action to prevent, remove, or destroy any public health hazards, taking action to lessen significant public health risks, and enforcing health laws, rules and permit conditions, and taking the steps necessary to enforce orders.
Reporting Public Health Hazards
If you include your name or any contact information on any report it will become a part of public record. Please be aware that complaints – including complainant identification – are public records and thus can be obtained by any member of the public upon request. Anonymous complaints can be filed, do not include your name or contact information if you wish to remain anonymous during reporting.
Please complete a Health Officer Complaint & Inspection Form (PDF) for the Health Officer to start an investigation. You can email the form to the Town Administrator & Health Officer Amanda Costello [email protected] or use the form as a guide to report a potential violation when calling 802-796-3468 option 6.
Vermont Rental Housing Code
The Division of Fire Safety is administering the new Rental Housing Health and Safety Program, effective January 1, 2024. As of January 1, 2024, the Division of Fire Safety has enacted a new Rental Housing Health & Safety Program. Rental Housing complaints and inspections will primarily be performed by the Division of Fire Safety, instead of your local Health Officer. For information regarding the rental housing code, the complaint process, and a link to the electronic complaint form, see the links below.
The Division of Fire Safety Regional Office
Williston:
380 Hurricane Lane Suite 101
Williston, VT 05495
Main Phone: (802) 879-2300
Toll Free: (800) 366-8325
Fax: (802) 879-2312
Vermont Food and Lodging Program
The Vermont Food and Lodging Program investigates foodborne disease outbreaks, and responds to public health emergencies. To report a complaint regarding a food or lodging facility, contact the Vermont Food and Lodging Program
Mailing address:
VT Dept. of Health
Environmental Health
Food & Lodging Program
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-8350
Phone: 802-863-7221 or 800-439-8550 (toll-free within Vermont)
Fax: 802-863-7483
Email: [email protected]