Town of Dorset, VT
Town of Dorset
200 Raptor Lane
Dorset, VT 05251
802-362-4571 (p)
802-362-5156 (f)
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​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. 

Discover Dorset: 

Looking to Discover more about Dorset? or plan a visit?

Be sure to check out the Dorset Chamber of Commerce website.

​Just click on the link in the photo on the right side of the page!

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 PUBLIC NOTICES:

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Recent Survey Results: 

housing survey_results_8.26.26.pdf
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ARPA Survey 2022
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Raptor Lane Survey 2020
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Raptor Lane Survey Comments 2020
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Raptor Lane Housing: 

FINAL Housing Market Study - Community Scale:

dorset_housing_market_analysis_-_communityscale_-_2026.pdf
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housing_committee_report_draft_4-8-25.pdf
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Raptor Lane Feasibility Study 2024:

dorsetraptorlane_feasibilitystudy_non_rte.pdf
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Dorset Housing Needs Study 2024:

Dorset Housing Needs Study 2024
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Northshire Economic Development Study 2016:

NED Study 2016
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Dorset Tomorrow - Vermont Council on Rural Development 2019:

vcrd_dorset_tomorrow_2019.pdf
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Dorset Short Term Rental Ordinance:


Dorset STR Ordinance 1-21-25
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Dorset STR Registration Form
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Pay STR Fees

Upcoming Meetings:

Selectboard - Tuesday November 17 at 7pm


Zoning Board - Monday November 9 at 7pm


Planning Commission - Tuesday December 1 at 7pm

Sign up for town updates/news here

Dorset is served by the Bennington County Sheriff's Dept.

For Emergency Service call 911

Non-Emergency call: 802-442-4900



Be sure to "like" the Town of Dorset on Facebook!

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                         Dorset has Front Porch Forum!

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2025
​Town Report:

2024
​Town Report:

2023
​Town Report:

2025 TOWN REPORT
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2024 TOWN REPORT
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Town Report 2023
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2022 Dorset Town Report:

Dorset Town Report 2022
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2021 Dorset Town Report:
TOWN REPORT 2021
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 Dorset Town Offices (NEW LOCATION)

200 Raptor Lane 
Dorset, VT 05251


Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Mon - Friday
(Summer Hours Memorial Day to Labor Day: Mon - Thu 8am to 4pm, Fridays 8am to noon)
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