Do HVAC contractors need a license in Vermont?
Yes. In Vermont, hot-water (hydronic) heating and water treatment work is a licensed specialty under the state plumbing law and requires an appropriate license under that law. A specialist is a person licensed under the plumbing chapter who performs work in connection with water treatment and heating, as designated on the license. Installing a specialty installation without an appropriate license is subject to a fine of up to $1,000 for each offense. This is 26 V.S.A. §§ 2197, 2172, 2198.
| What | Vermont |
|---|---|
| HVAC license | Heating specialist license (hot-water heating only) |
Source
Read the statute in the Vermont Statutes (Vermont General Assembly): legislature.vermont.gov.
Checked against the statute on November 13, 2026.
This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.
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