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NOTICE:

Please be aware that some independent online entities are charging a fee to download and/or print versions of our forms. This website and anrOnline are the only official sources for Act 250 forms. Contact your Act 250 district office if you have questions.

Act 250 Permit Application

If you need assistance or have questions about filling out the application, we encourage you to schedule a pre-application meeting with the Act 250 District Coordinator, who will discuss your project with you and provide guidance on filling out the required forms. If you feel you need additional support, you might consider hiring an independent consultant with experience in Act 250 permitting.

General Act 250 Application Submission Guidelines

Applicants must submit the electronic application through the ANROnline application portal (see below). All accompanying electronic documents (including any site plans) must be submitted through our FTP site (see below). A paper fee check must be sent to the designated district office when an application fee is due. The electronic files populate Act 250's online database which facilitates access to Act 250 documents for review by applicants, district commissioners, state agency staff, and the general public. 

A. Act 250 Application Guide

B. Submitting the Application

1. Act 250 Application:

  • Act 250 landing page at anrOnline: Select, access, and submit the appropriate Act 250 application through this site. There are four applications to choose from, some requiring prior authorization. You will need to log in with user ID and password or create an account to do so.

2. Exhibits:

  • Exhibit list form:
    • Download, complete, and submit it to our FTP site, GlobalScape, as directed in the application and Application Guide.
  • Application Signature Page form: 
    • Download, complete, and submit it to our FTP site, GlobalScape, as directed in the application and Application Guide.
  • Municipal and School Impact Questionnaire forms: Depending on your application, you may be required to submit one or both of the following:
    • Municipal Impact Questionnaire: If required, download, complete, and submit it to our FTP site, GlobalScape, as directed in the application and Application Guide.
    • School Impact Questionnaire: If required, download, complete, and submit it to our FTP site, GlobalScape, as directed in the application and Application Guide.
  • Depending on your application, you may be required to submit other forms and exhibits as indicated by links within the application form.

3. More than 50 adjoiners associated with your project:

  •  50+ Adjoiner List:
    • If more than 50 property owners adjoin your project tract(s), download, complete, and submit this spreadsheet to our FTP site, GlobalScape, along with your other supporting documents.

4. Application Fees:

  • ​​These will be calculated directly in the Schedule A portion of the application.

Note:

  • If you need assistance with the application and accompanying forms, please contact your Act 250 District Office.
  • Schedule G "Notice of Initial Application Filing" is now distributed by the district offices on behalf of the applicant.

C. Submitting Post-Construction Form "Certification of Actual Construction Costs"

Within 1 month after construction has been substantially completed, you must submit a completed Certificate of Actual Construction Costs (CACC) form.

Note:

D. Party Status Petition Form

Use the Party Status Petition Form as a guide to prepare a written party status petition or to request a hearing on an application that has been designated as a "minor" by the District Environmental Commission.