Zoning governs land use in Middlesex, balancing development with natural resource protection with preserving historic settlement patterns.

The Zoning Administrator is the primary municipal official responsible for enforcing local zoning bylaws and issuing land use permits. This does not include driveway permits which are handled by the Town Highway Department.  

The Zoning Administrator serves as the first point of contact for property owners, reviews development projects for compliance with town plans, processes permits, and handles enforcement actions for violations. The Development Review Board handles appeals, variances, waivers and conditional uses.

If you are considering improvements to your home or property, please review the resources below, and then contact the Zoning Administrator to confirm the permitting process, required submittals, and filing fees.

Land Records and Survey Maps starting on November 8, 2001 can be searched via US Land Records.

Contact

Zoning Administrator

Kevin Thompson

zoning@middlesexvermont.org 802-595-3464

More Information

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Residential project or alteration/addition/accessory structure under $25,000

$80

Single-family dwelling, garage or other construction over $25,000 

$205

Single-family dwelling, garage or other construction over $25,000  -  Commercial Project (new construction or alteration/addition) 

$330

Change of Use

$80

Home Industry

$130

Subdivision Fees (per lot*)

$155/lot

Boundary Line Adjustment (click here for application required)

$80 

Appeal to the Development Review Board

$150 + $10/abutter notice

(*)Fees Double if Work is Commenced Before Issuance of a Permit. 

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  • Zoning Map (2025)
  • Town Plan & Energy Plan (2022)
  • Land Use & Development Regulations (2025)