Plumbing Contractor Permit Requirements in South Burlington, VT

Complete permit and license guide for starting a plumbing contractor in South Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont.

Verified 2026-09-07 5 stops $400–$1,200 est. 4–10 weeks to obtain all licenses
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Federal — start here

1 stop

  1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

    Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online application)

State of Vermont

1 stop

  1. Vermont Department of Taxes — Sales Tax Registration

    Required for all businesses selling tangible personal property or taxable services in Vermont. Vermont charges a 6% state sales tax; meals and lodging are taxed at 9%. Register with the Vermont Department of Taxes online.

    Official government source

    FreeImmediate (online via myVTax)

City of South Burlington / Chittenden County

3 stops

  1. Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety — Master Plumber License

    Plumbing contractors in Vermont must hold a Master Plumber License issued by the Vermont Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire Safety. Requires apprenticeship/journeyman experience and passing a state exam.

    Official government source

    $120 (Master, initial application fee); $90 (Journeyman)4–8 weeks

  2. South Burlington Business Licence (does not exist)

    South Burlington issues no general business licence, business tax certificate, or occupational licence, and none must be renewed annually or displayed. The City's full list of permits, licences and registrations covers only specific categories: liquor licences (issued by the state with City approval), road-closure and public-event approvals and Entertainment Permits through the City Clerk, peddler permits, security alarm registration, pet licences, and the residential rental registry. Zoning permits and Certificates of Occupancy are handled separately by Planning & Zoning, and construction, electrical and kitchen-hood permits by the Fire Department.

    Official government source

    $0 — no general business licence existsN/A — there is no application to file

  3. South Burlington Construction Permit for Plumbing Work (per project)

    Plumbing work in South Burlington is permitted by the South Burlington Fire Department, which enforces the Vermont Fire and Building Safety Code under a municipal inspection agreement with the state Division of Fire Safety; apply through the City's online permitting portal and schedule an inspection at completion. There is no county-level permit — Vermont counties have no building or plumbing department. The plumber must separately hold a Vermont plumbing licence from the Division of Fire Safety (Master $120, Journeyman $90, specialist fields $50 each).

    Official government source

    City construction permit fees are not published online — call the South Burlington Fire Department at 802-846-4110. State plumbing licence: $120 Master, $90 Journeyman.Not published by the City; allow several business days for a routine permit.

Terminus

Open for business — est. $400–$1,200 · 4–10 weeks to obtain all licenses

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