Our Fall 2025 Planning and Zoning Forum focus is on key initiatives shaping Vermont’s future in housing, land use, and community development. You will gain insight into new funding opportunities, changes to Act 250, and the implementation of statewide housing legislation – all designed to support municipalities in their planning and zoning efforts.
Presentations
- Community Housing and Infrastructure Program (CHIP) Overview – Learn how this $2 billion investment will support housing and infrastructure in rural Vermont, and how towns can participate.
Presenter: Samantha Sheehan, Municipal Policy and Advocacy Specialist, VLCT
- Discover Act 250's New Secret Sauce: Tier 1A and B – Explore how municipalities can take advantage of Act 250 exemptions, the application process, and requirements for Tier 1 approvals.
Presenter: Sarah Hadd, Vice Chair, Vermont Land Use Review Board; Janet Hurley, Chair, Land Use Review Board
- HOME Act: Best Practices and Q&A – A panel of your peers will share best practices with plenty of time for Q&A
Panelists: Chris Shaheen, Planner, Town of Jericho; and Chip Sawyer, Director of Planning & Development, City of St. Albans
To register for future VLCT trainings, please visit the VLCT Training and Events Calendar. If you have any questions, please use our Ask A Question webpage or email info@vlct.org.
Recorded sessions reflect current applications of the law at the time of the recording. For the most up-to-date information, members should refer to our MAC topics page: Municipal Assistance Center, or contact us by email: info@vlct.org or by telephone: 1-800-648-7915. Please do not distribute this recording.
This page will expire on 10/17/2025.
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