Appeals Report | Act 250

Introduction

Act 181 charged the Board to report on land use appeals process using a diverse group of stakeholders. Study recommendations must include (1) whether, where, and how to consolidate municipal, state agency and Act 250 permit appeals; (2) how to expediate housing appeals; (3) procedural rules for the board’s adjudication of appeals and general Act 250 administration; (4) how to improve the efficient and effectiveness of appeals.

The report is due January 15, 2026, however the Board anticipates completion of the study by November 15, 2025.

Timeline

Timeline and milestones subject to change.

May - June 2025 - Series of stakeholder meetings
- See meeting section for more information
June - July 2025 - Report development
August - September
- Draft Report finalized
- Public Comment - Draft Report
October
- Public hearing on Draft Report
- Public Comment Deadline
- Finalize Report
November - Submit Final Report to Legislative Committees

Stakeholder Meetings

Meeting 1: Consolidation of Appeals - Municipal & ANR (Monday, May 5, 2025, 1:00-4:00 pm)

AGENDA

Location:

National Life Campus, Dewey Building
Room 206 (Dewey Conference Room)
1 National Life Drive
Montpelier, VT 05620

Meeting 2: How to Prioritize & Expedite Housing Appeals (Monday, May 12, 2025, 1:00-4:00 pm)

Location: TBA

Meeting 3: Act 250 Board Rules of Procedure (date to be finalized, 1:00-4:00 pm)

Location: TBA

Meeting 4: Act 250 Appeal - Court vs. Board (Monday, June 9, 2025, 1:00-4:00 pm)

Location: TBA

More information coming soon on future meetings in May and June. Check back often.

Materials and Resources

Act 181 Legislative Charge

Stakeholders

More information coming soon. Stay tuned.

Comments and Contact

Board Member and Appeals Report Lead - Brooke Dingledine - 802-480-1878