Frequently Asked Questions

The Town Clerk's Office is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. except for holidays and occasional training days.

Property taxes are due 4 times a year. Tax bills are mailed in July and the due dates are September 1, December 1, March 1 and June 1 and cover the fiscal year from July - June. All taxes go delinquent as of June 2nd, and interest accrues the day after each tax due date if not paid by the 1st. Contact the Treasurer for more details.

Waste & Recycling Information

Ferrisburgh residents have several options for household trash, recycling, and composting.

1. Local Drop-Off Centers

Residents may self-haul trash and recycling to the following district-supported locations:

Vergennes Drop-Off (West Street)

Location: 105 Panton Road, Vergennes

Hours: Wednesdays (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM) and Saturdays (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Hauler: R&L Rubbish (802-388-6288)

New Haven Residential Drop-Off

Location: 100 Kings Way (off Campground Rd.), New Haven

Hours: Fridays (7:00 AM – 2:00 PM) and Saturdays (7:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

2. Regional Transfer Station (Middlebury)

For bulky items, hazardous waste, and large loads, use the Addison County Solid Waste District (ACSWMD) facility.

Location: 1223 Route 7 South, Middlebury

Hours: Monday–Friday (7:00 AM – 3:00 PM) and Saturday (8:00 AM – 1:00 PM)

Services: Household hazardous waste (paints, chemicals), electronics, scrap metal, appliances, and tires.

3. Curbside Pickup Services

The following private haulers are licensed to provide residential pickup in Ferrisburgh:

JR & Sons: (802) 388-4944

Casella Waste Systems: (800) 248-4242

4. Food Scraps & Composting

Per Vermont State Law (Act 148), food scraps are banned from the trash. Residents may compost at home, drop off scraps at the locations listed above, or subscribe to a curbside organics collection service

Yes. As the current owner, you are legally responsible for all taxes due after your closing date, regardless of whose name appears on the paper bill. Most closing attorneys handle "tax prorations" to ensure you only pay for the time you actually own the home, but you must ensure the town receives the actual payment.

Yes. In Ferrisburgh you do need to get a burn permit for all open fires. Burn Permits: Call Shelburne Dispatch 802-985-8051, tell them you are a resident of Ferrisburgh and requesting a burning permit.

Visit and search our online NEMRC program.

Yes. All boards, commissions and committee meetings are open to the public in accordance with Vermont’s Open Meeting Law. See the calendar and the government page directory for agendas and meeting information. 

The Ferrisburgh Community Hall is available for private and community events, including meetings, workshops, weddings, and receptions. Please see website for rental agreement and form.

See our Highway Department Page for forms and how to pay and submit.

The change happens automatically when the town updates the Grand List for the next fiscal year. However, you must file a Homestead Declaration (Form HS-122) by April 15, 2026 (or the following year if you bought after April 1st) to ensure you are taxed at the correct resident rate.

If your taxes are paid through an escrow account, send a copy of the bill to your mortgage lender to confirm they have the correct figures and payment schedule.

In Vermont, property tax records are based on who owned the home as of April 1st. If you purchased your home after that date, the town’s "Grand List" will not update to your name until the following tax year begins. This is standard procedure, and the bill typically includes a notice asking the former owner to forward it to the new one.

Vital records may be requested through the Town Clerk’s Office in accordance with Vermont State law.

Permit applications (including zoning, building, and driveway permits) may be obtained through the Town Office or downloaded from the town website where available.

Reilly LaBerge can be reached at the Highway Department @ (802) 877-3076.

Property assessments are conducted according to Vermont State guidelines and administered by the Town lister or contracted assessor. See Listers Page for more information.

Municipal services include land records, vital records, tax collection, permits, voter registration, and general town administration.

Ferrisburgh, Vermont property tax bills are typically mailed in mid-July each year. They cover the fiscal year from July 1 to June 30 and are payable in four installments, typically due on September 1, December 1, March 1, and June 1. Payments must be received by 4 p.m. on the due date. If you would like a copy property tax bill please contact the town office staff with the last name of the property, parcel ID, and property location. 

What Is Restricted 
Under 32 V.S.A. § 3102(k), if a tax bill contains a State Property Tax Credit (formerly called an "adjustment"), that specific document is not a public record. Because these credits are based on a taxpayer's private household income, the "Net" amount a person actually pays is confidential. Only the following people can legally view or receive a copy of a bill that includes state payments:
The property owner.
Authorized representatives (lawyers, CPAs, or realtors) involved in a real estate transaction.
Financial institutions (mortgage lenders or escrow agents).
Town auditors or municipal officers.
Anyone with written consent from the taxpayer.

Voting takes place at the Town Hall & Community Center. Polling place information is provided prior to each election. Residents may register to vote through the Vermont Secretary of State’s voter registration system. See Elections Page for more details!