Town Health Officers

Need a Local Contact? Find Your Town Health Officer

Town Health Officer Manual & Forms
Trainings - Presentations and Podcasts
More Resources

About Vermont's Town Health Officers

Town Health Officers are responsible for:

investigating possible public health hazards and risks within the municipality
taking action to prevent, remove or destroy any such hazards
taking action to mitigate significant public health risks
enforcing health laws, rules and permit conditions, and taking the steps necessary to enforce orders

Find your town's health officer: Use our Searchable Town Health Officer List

The Board of Health of a municipality is made up of the local health officer and the town selectboard (or city council). Some communities appoint an independant board. The duties and responsibilities of Vermont Boards of Health are established by state statute.

If you have a question or complaint about a town health officer, please contact the town selectboard or city council.

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For Town Health Officers

Town Health Officer Manual

Download Town Health Office Manual - 715 KB, 109 pgs

Forms

Hurricane Irene Emergency Health Order Template

Microsoft Word Version

Health Order Examples

Overview

Rental Housing

Town Health Officer Issues

Animal Bite Report

Trainings and Presentations

The Department of Health features presentations for Vermont's Town Health Officers about significant public health issues. The Powerpoint slides and complete audio podcast of each presentation are available below.