Vermont Contractor Sales Tax 2026

Vermont sales tax rate for contractors

• Combined rate: 6% + 1% local (~6.2% combined)
• Construction labor taxable: NO - real property labor is exempt
• Tax authority: Vermont Department of Taxes

How Vermont treats contractor labor

Real property labor exempt. Local option tax of 1% in some towns.

Vermont-specific rules

No statewide general contractor license. Electrical and plumbing require state license. 180-day lien deadline is among the most generous in US.

Vermont mechanics lien rights

Beyond sales tax, Vermont contractor billing must respect the mechanics lien deadline of 180 days from last work. Preliminary notice: Not required.

Vermont contractor licensing

No statewide GC license; electrical and plumbing require state license. Board: https://sos.vermont.gov/opr.

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