When you’ve got business to do, you want the permitting and regulations process to go as quickly and smoothly as possible. The Department of Economic Development can provide a "consumer friendly" source of assistance in obtaining permits or complying with regulations. If you’re not familiar with the permitting process, are new to the state or are looking to relocate to Vermont, or are experiencing difficulty communicating with the permitting authority, the Department’s staff will help you navigate the system.

The assistance provided helps you with the administrative process and is generally of a strategic rather than technical nature. We prefer an approach that identifies potential issues early in the process providing time to address them before they present process or time delays. The Department’s staff will lay out what you need to know and do in simple, easy-to-understand, user-friendly language that pertains to your industry, location, number of employees and a range of other factors.