Community Development & Planning

Molly Maxham
Town Zoning Administrator

Emily Collins
Village Zoning Administrator
Town & Village Short-Term Rental Officer

Contact Information
pz@townofwoodstock.org
(802) 457.7515

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Staff office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The role of the department is to foster public involvement and creativity and advise the legislative decision makers and the public in how to formulate and implement policies which balance the environmental, economic, and social needs for the present and future. The department is responsible for all planning, administration, and enforcement of the Zoning Regulations. The Department works with the Planning Commission to develop the Woodstock Master Plan and modernize the Land Use Regulations.  The department also performs professional, administrative, and technical support on land use and design issues.

Parcel Viewer Map

Online parcel maps are current up to 2025 . The Grand List data relevant to the parcel map is updated annually by the state (noted by Grand List Year in the online map parcel detail). Please note that this does not take the place of a legal survey or other primary source documentation. Hard copy surveys since 2018 are available in the Town Clerk or Assessor office.

The Board's primary responsibility is to appraise as accurately and equitably as possible all real property in the Town and Village in compliance with the Vermont State Statutes. The Grand List is a list of all properties in Woodstock and their assessments. The assessment valuation (listing) year runs from April 1 through the following March 31st.

Other duties of the Town Assessors office include annual maintenance such as updating assessment site improvements from building permits, processing the State's Current Use and Homestead data, address changes, property transfers, sales tracking and validation for the State Equalization Study and town wide reappraisal assessments when mandated by the State.

Zoning Boards

Zoom Link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88648851165?pwd=SzJPWHJDTlNDK2ZVNXBydVArdytodz09

Meeting ID: 886 4885 1165
Passcode: 345452

Important Security Alert: Scammers Targeting Permit Applicants

The Town of Woodstock is warning residents, contractors, and businesses about a targeted email scam involving fraudulent requests for permit-related payments. The Town of Woodstock will NEVER ask you to wire money for permit applications.

The Town of Woodstock will only request permit payments through our official permit portal: https://app.govwell.com/woodstock-vt 

If you do not wish to pay online, we accept payment via check either brought in or mailed directly to our office.

The Scam:

Criminals are using publicly available permit information (including property addresses and case numbers) to send highly realistic emails. They impersonate city officials and attach fraudulent invoices, requesting payment for "outstanding fees" via wire transfer, cryptocurrency, or mobile payment apps like Venmo or Zelle. Messages often emphasize urgency and warn that delays in payment could affect the permitting process. Please refer to the example phishing invoice down below.

What residents and businesses should know

The Town of Woodstock:

Will never request permit payments via wire transfer, cryptocurrency, or peer-to-peer payment apps.

Will not request sensitive financial information through unsolicited email.

Will only send an official correspondence from a verified @townofwoodstock.org email address.

How to protect yourself

Check the Domain: Official Town of Woodstock emails will only come from @townofwoodstock.org. Be wary of addresses like "@ usa.com" or slightly misspelled versions of our domain.

Verify Payment Methods: The Town does not accept permit payments via wire transfer, peer-to-peer apps (Venmo, CashApp, Zelle), or cryptocurrency.

Confirm the Request: If you receive an unexpected invoice, do not reply to the email. Instead, call the Department office directly to verify any balance due.

What to do if you receive a suspicious email

Anyone who receives a suspicious email related to a permit or City service is encouraged to contact the Town of Woodstock's Community Development & Planning Department at pz@ townofwoodstock.org or (802)-457-7515 to verify its legitimacy.

If you believe you have been targeted or have already provided payment, report the incident to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov or contact the Woodstock Police Department at (802)-457-1420.

Permit Applications

You can use our new permit software to fill out and submit permit applications online! This new software will keep you updated on your permit status and allows you to ask our new AI community assistant any questions that you may have throughout the process.

Submit a zoning permit application

Violation Reports

This portal can be used to submit a violation report for properties that are non-compliant with local zoning code. These may include issues with fences, signs, or outdoor lighting. You can also use this portal to check the status of ongoing cases. 

Submit a zoning violation report

Village Bylaws - Public Hearing Notice

The proposed amendment to the Woodstock Village zoning bylaw will be going to Planning Commission hearing on Wednesday May 6th, 2026, at 6:00pm at Woodstock Town Hall and via Zoom. The hearing warning, hearing draft of the bylaw, and the bylaw report can be found here. The most recent updates to the Village bylaws can be found here.

Zoning Application Information

Regulations & Plans

Zoning Maps

Permitting Process

State Permit for Fire?

Meeting Schedule & Deadlines