Welcome to the Town of Dorset Website :
Chartered in 1761, Dorset is a vibrant and historic community nestled in the hills of southern Vermont.
Dorset is well known for its mountains, valleys & New England village charm. The quality of life and schools make Dorset a great place to live. This website covers municipal services and operations.
Dorset is well known for its mountains, valleys & New England village charm. The quality of life and schools make Dorset a great place to live. This website covers municipal services and operations.
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PUBLIC NOTICES:
Lower Hollow Road Bridge Work
Detour via Upper Hollow Rd
until mid September
There will be a detour via Upper Hollow Road for homes beyond 1186 Lower Hollow Road
Questions/Concerns? Email: townmanager@gmail.com or call 802-362-4571 x 3.
Detour via Upper Hollow Rd
until mid September
There will be a detour via Upper Hollow Road for homes beyond 1186 Lower Hollow Road
Questions/Concerns? Email: townmanager@gmail.com or call 802-362-4571 x 3.
Property Taxes
First Installment Due
Tuesday September 8th
Housing Survey Results 8.26.26
During the summer of 2026 the Town performed a Housing Survey of residents and property owners. Nearly 350 people participated in the survey. Results are available in the file below:
| housing survey_results_8.26.26.pdf |
Special Town Meeting Warning 2026
| town_meeting_warning_november_2026.pdf |
Recent Survey Results:
| ARPA Survey 2022 |
| Raptor Lane Survey 2020 |
| Raptor Lane Survey Comments 2020 |
You can now pay Town Clerk Fees Online!
Dog Licenses
Marriage Licenses
Land Record Fees
Raptor Lane Housing:
FINAL Housing Market Study - Community Scale:
| dorset_housing_market_analysis_-_communityscale_-_2026.pdf |
| housing_committee_report_draft_4-8-25.pdf |
Raptor Lane Feasibility Study 2024:
| dorsetraptorlane_feasibilitystudy_non_rte.pdf |
White & Burke Review of Raptor Lane and Alternatives & RFP Info:
| dorset_raptor_lane_housing_project_-_findings_and_recommendations_final.pdf |
| dorset_raptor_lane_rfq_responses_-_summary_and_recommendation__1_.pdf |
Dorset Housing Needs Study 2024:
| Dorset Housing Needs Study 2024 |
Northshire Economic Development Study 2016:
| NED Study 2016 |
Dorset Tomorrow - Vermont Council on Rural Development 2019:
| vcrd_dorset_tomorrow_2019.pdf |
Dorset Short Term Rental Ordinance:
| Dorset STR Ordinance 1-21-25 |
| Dorset STR Registration Form |
Upcoming Meetings:
Selectboard - Tuesday September 15 at 7pm
Raptor Lane Housing Info Meeting - Tuesday September 15 at 6pm
Planning Commission - Tuesday September 1 at 7pm
Selectboard - Tuesday September 15 at 7pm
Raptor Lane Housing Info Meeting - Tuesday September 15 at 6pm
Planning Commission - Tuesday September 1 at 7pm
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Dorset has Front Porch Forum!
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2022 Dorset Town Report:
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2021 Dorset Town Report:
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