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Vermont Town Health Officers
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 select board (or city council). The duties and responsibilities of Vermont boards of health are established by
state statute
.
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Town health officers are responsible for:
Investigating possible public health hazards and risks within the town or city
Taking action to prevent, remove, or destroy any public health hazards
Taking action to lessen significant public health risks
Enforcing health laws, rules and permit conditions, and taking the steps necessary to enforce orders
Contact Us
Mailing address:
VT Dept of Health
Environmental Health
Town Health Officer Program
280 State Drive
Waterbury, VT 05671-8350
Phone
: 802-863-7220 or 800-439-8550 (toll-free in Vermont)
Fax
: 802-863-7483
Email:
[email protected]
Town Health Officer Manual
Town Health Officer Trainings
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Forms & Resources for Town Health Officers
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Last Updated:
April 1, 2026