Dan Monks, Planning DirectorPlanning, Permits & Code Enforcement DepartmentBuilding Inspector: Paul Dansereau - pdansereau@benningtonvt.org
Code Enforcement: Bridget Gallant - bgallant@benningtonvt.org
Zoning Administrator: Dan Monks - dmonks@benningtonvt.org
Zoning Administration Assistant: Whitney LeBlanc - wleblanc@benningtonvt.org
Fax: 802-442-1068
Building & Zoning Permits
Essentially, any construction, renovation, or change in use of a structure or property requires a building permit, a zoning permit, or both. All necessary forms are located on this website or on request from the Permitting Department.
Development Review Board
This board is responsible for reviewing and issuing land use permits for all significant development in the Town of Bennington.
Historic Preservation Commission
The Bennington Vermont Historic Preservation Commission’s main role is planning and advocating for the protection and appreciation of Bennington’s historic and architecturally significant resources and reviewing applications for signage and facade changes within the Downtown Historic District.
Vision & Planning; Planning Commission
The Planning Commission performs the planning for the town to articulate and implement a vision for the future of Bennington.
Whitney LeBlanc, Administrative AssistantContact
Members of the public may contact Planning Director, Daniel Monks (802-442-1037 or permits@benningtonvt.org) to discuss any issues or concerns regarding land use planning and permitting in Bennington.
You may also use our Town of Bennington “Fixit” and comment form to share your input and thoughts.
Planning Director, Daniel Monks
802-442-1037 or permits@benningtonvt.org
Permitting, Planning & Code Enforcement Administrative Assistant, Whitney LeBlanc
802-447-9709 or wleblanc@benningtonvt.org
Building Inspector, Paul Dansereau
802-447-9715 or pdansereau@benningtonvt.org
Code Enforcement Officer, Bridget Gallant
802-447-9706 or bgallant@benningtonvt.org
ALL APPLICANTS FOR A PERMIT FOR COMMERCIAL PROJECTS, SUBDIVISIONS AND VARIANCES SHOULD CONTACT THE TOWN’S PLANNING DIRECTOR (permits@benningtonvt.org or 802-442-1037) FOR AN INFORMAL REVIEW OF THE PROJECT BEFORE ANY PERMIT APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE TOWN.
THE INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE IS OFFERED AS A GENERAL GUIDE TO LAND USE PERMITTING IN BENNINGTON. PLEASE CONTACT THE BENNINGTON PERMITTING DEPARTMENT REGARDING SPECIFIC QUESTIONS AND ISSUES REGARDING BENNINGTON LAND USE PERMITS.