Departments of the City of Burlington

Assessor’s Office
The Assessor’s Office function is to establish fair and accurate values of all taxable real estate and business personal property in Burlington.

Attorney’s Office
The City Attorney’s Office serves as in-house counsel to the City of Burlington as a municipal corporation.

Board of Health
The mission of the Board of Health is to educate the citizens of Burlington and to promote, improve and protect their health and well-being while contributing toward building a healthy community and environment in which to live.

Burlington Electric Department
BED is a public power entity and a leader in sustainability by sourcing 100% of energy from renewable sources.

Burlington International Airport
BTV is served by exceptional full-service and discount airlines. Elevate your travel experience by starting your getaway from Burlington, Vermont.  

Burlington School District
The mission of the Burlington School District is to ensure that all students achieve their highest intellectual and personal potential, and are prepared to contribute as global citizens in the 21st Century.

Church Street Marketplace
The Church Street Marketplace is a pedestrian mall in Burlington, VT that offers exciting events, street entertainment, fine dining and unique shopping.

City Arts
We nurture the culture & arts of #BTV in our galleries, at events, in our studios, and classrooms.

Clerk/Treasurer's Office
Finance, elections, public records, City Council proceedings, licensing, and the dissemination of public information

Community & Economic Development Office (CEDO)
CEDO's mission is engaging our community to build a vibrant, healthy, and equitable City.

Community Justice Center
Our mission is to create opportunities with the community to address the effects of crime and conflict. We envision a safe and resilient community where everyone is supported when crime and conflict occur.

Fire Department
Protecting lives and property in America's most liveable City, the Burlington Fire Department provides fire protection, emergency medical services, technical rescue services, fire prevention, and public education programs.

Fletcher Free Library
Burlington's public library; located on the corner of College Street and South Winooski Avenue.

Human Resources
The mission of the City of Burlington Human Resources Department is to provide excellent HR services to attract, develop, motivate, retain and serve a diverse workforce within a supportive and culturally competent work environment.

Innovation and Technology
Responsible for maintaining the City’s network, infrastructure, applications, and desktop computers.

Parks, Recreation & Waterfront
BPRW strives to connect diverse, dynamic public spaces and programs which grow, inspire and create inclusive social spaces through land, water and people.

Permitting & Inspections
Responsible for issuing construction permits and inspections, zoning permits, conducting minimum housing inspections, zoning enforcement, vacant building enforcement as well as supporting the board of health

Planning
The Planning Office works collaboratively with all members of our community to articulate a vision for the future of Burlington, and works to implement this vision creating a vibrant and sustainable community for the benefit of both current and future generations

Police Department
Burlington Police Department is committed to policing with the citizens of Burlington to achieve a safe, healthy and self-reliant community.

Public Works Department
The mission of DPW is to steward Burlington’s infrastructure and environment by delivering efficient, effective, and equitable public services

Retirement Administration
An office of Human Resource, Retirement Administration works with Retirees and the Retirement Board, which as defined by City Ordinance, is trustee of the funds of the retirement system

Water Resources
Burlington Water Resources is proud to provide many essential services that include the production of potable water, meter reading & repair, billing, water main installation & maintenance, hydrant care and collection and treatment of wastewater and stormwater.