Animal Ordinances in Vermont (2026)

3 rules on the books across Vermont. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Beekeeping

Rules for keeping bees in residential areas, including hive placement, number of colonies allowed, and registration requirements.

Anyone who owns bees, a colony, or a hive anywhere in Vermont must register each apiary in writing with the Agency of…

Which non-traditional pets are allowed or banned, such as reptiles, ferrets, potbelly pigs, and other exotic animals.

Vermont prohibits possession of unpermitted wild animals statewide under Fish & Wildlife regulations. Exotic species…

Maximum number of cats, dogs, or other companion animals allowed per household, including counts that trigger kennel-license requirements.

Vermont's animal cruelty law applies statewide and addresses neglect including hoarding situations. Under 13 V.S.A. §…