Fair Housing: Vermont

This page is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute, and should not be construed as, legal advice. This page is not intended to provide a mandatory standard of care for the industry. Please consult with local counsel before taking any action based off of the information provided. 

On these pages, you will find information about 1) the protected classes in each state’s fair housing law, 2) protected classes in the cities and counties in the state’s three largest city or metropolitan areas, and 3) protected class information in additional jurisdictions of interest to NAA members. We highlight source of income protections, where applicable, that could substantially impact industry operations. Please see the footnotes. NAA also has resources on the federal fair housing protections that apply nationwide.

We are currently in the process of optimizing NAA’s Fair Housing Protected Class Resources. If you do not see a jurisdiction of interest, please reach out to the NAA Government Affairs Team at [email protected].

Information on this page is current as of September 2022.

Vermont Protected Classes

(Vermont Statutes Annotated Title 9 § 4503)

  • Race
  • Color
  • National Origin
  • Religion
  • Sex
  • Familial Status
  • Disability
  • Marital Status
  • Age
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Gender Identity
  • Receipt of Public Assistance1
  • Victim of Abuse, Sexual Assault, or stalking

1“Public Assistance” includes any assistance provided by federal, state, or local government, including medical and housing assistance.

This section includes relevant county and city information. Note there could be differences or overlap in the laws’ housing provider obligations

(Chittenden County)

This jurisdiction emphasizes enforcement of federal and state protected classes

Burlington Protected Classes

(Burlington Municipal Code § 18-202 and § 21-11)​

In addition to enforcement of federal, state, and county protected classes, this jurisdiction also includes the following protected classes:

  • Use of Service Animals or other Aids/Appliances

South Burlington Protected Classes

(South Burlington Ordinances)

This jurisdiction emphasizes enforcement of federal, state, and county protected classes

This section includes relevant county and city information. Note there could be differences or overlap in the laws’ housing provider obligations.

(Rutland County Ordinances)

This jurisdiction emphasizes enforcement of federal and state protected classes.

Rutland Protected Classes

(Rutland Town Ordinances)

This jurisdiction emphasizes enforcement of federal, state, and county protected classes.