Welcome! We hope this list is helpful. If you don’t see what you are looking for, please contact us. We are happy to help answer your questions!

Town Clerk’s Office

1. How do I register my dog?
   • Dog registrations are handled by the Town Clerk’s Office.
   • All dogs and wolf-dog hybrids six months old or older are required to be registered on or before April 1st of each calendar year in accordance with Vermont State Statute.
   • You will need proof of current rabies vaccination in order to register your dog.
2. How do I register to vote?
   • All elections are administered by the Town Clerk’s office. The Vermont Secretary of State’s website has information you need to register to vote.
   • To register in person, you will need to visit the Town Clerk’s office during business hours.
3. How do I get certified copies of Vermont marriage, civil union, or divorce records?
   • The best place to start is the Vermont State Archives and Records Administration. If you have any questions, reach out to the Town Clerk’s office.
4. What are my options for trash and recycling?
   • For information on garbage solutions, visit the Town Clerk’s page.
5. Does Sharon have digitized land records?
   • The Town Clerk’s office has been working hard to create access to digital land records through the COTT System. For more information, visit the Town Clerk’s page.

Schools

I have a Middle School/High School Student and we are residents of Sharon. Who do I contact about tuition payment for my Middle School or High School Student?

• If you haven’t already received paperwork in the mail, or if you are new to town, you can download the Tuition/Residency Verification Form form here.

• If you have questions, you can reach out to the White River Supervisory Union at (802) 763-3895 for assistance.

Owning Property

1. I am thinking about purchasing land in Sharon. What should I do before I purchase property?
   • We recommend you familiarize yourself with:
     • the Town Plan,
     • the Flood Hazard Bylaws,
     • the Subdivision Regulations, and
     • the Driveway Permitting process
2. I need to add a driveway to access my property. How do I get started?
   • Refer to Page 5, Section N of the Highway Policy which describes the Town policy for curb cuts, driveways and access ways.
   • Select your proposed site
   • Submit your Driveway Permit Application to the Selectboard Assistant
   • Once your permit is issued, you will need to file with the Town Clerk.
3. How do I establish an E911 Address if I don’t already have one assigned?
   • Contact our E911 Coordinator at E911admin@sharonvt.net.
4. What is the Town of Sharon Flood Hazard Bylaw and does it affect me?
   • Read the Sharon Flood Hazard Bylaw to see how you or your property might be affected.
   • Contact the Town Flood Hazard Bylaw Administrator if you have any Flood Hazard specific questions or concerns.
5. How do I get in touch with the Development Review Board?
   • The DRB administers Sharon’s Flood Hazard Regulations.
   • Initial inquiries pertaining to DRB business may be directed to the Planning Commission Assistant (802-763-8268 x 4) or planning@sharonvt.net. 
   • The Flood Hazard Bylaw Administrator, Geo Honigford, works directly with applicants seeking conditional use review and approval for development activities within regulated flood hazard areas. You can reach Geo at ninefingergeo@gmail.com or by calling 802-359-3027.
6. I’d like to subdivide my property. How do I get started?
   • The Planning Commission oversees all subdivision applications, and permits are approved by the Planning Administrator.
   • Your best first step is to review the Town Subdivision Regulations.
   • If you have any questions, please reach out to the Planning Administrator, planning@sharonvt.net.
   • If you feel your subdivision plan meets the criteria, you will need to submit an application through the Planning Commission.
   • Click the link to view the Subdivision Application and click here for Instructions.
7. What is the filing fee for a Survey Map (Mylar)?
   • The filing fee is $25.00 and needs to be completed with the Town Clerk during office hours.
8. Why do I need to file a Homestead Declaration?
   • All property is considered nonhomestead, unless it is declared as a homestead. The education property tax rate levied on nonhomestead property differs from the rate levied on homestead property. It is your responsibility as the property owner to claim the property as a homestead if you meet, or expect to meet, the following requirements:
     • You are a Vermont resident
     • You own and occupy a homestead as your domicile as of April 1, 2023
   • If you think your property is within the definition of a Homestead, you should file a Homestead Declaration in accordance with state requirements.
   • For a video explaining how to file, click here.
9. Click here to download the the HI-122 which allows your to submit your Homestead Declaration AND Property Tax Credit Claim and includes the required HI-144.
10. For the State Education Property Tax Rates Table, click here

Community

1. Click here for a list of local businesses in and around Town.
   • If you would like your business to be included in this list or would like to update the information, feel free to contact the Selectboard Assistant at selectboard@sharonvt.net
2. I have an issue I would like to bring before the Selectboard. How do I get that on the agenda?
   • Contact the Selectboard Assistant at selectboard@sharonvt.net

Volunteer

How can I get involved in the Town as a volunteer?

• Please contact us at selectboard@sharonvt.net to learn how you can help get involved with the town.