Act 181 Training for Municipal Officials

Introduction: The RRPC invites municipal leaders and staff to attend a focused training session on Act 181, Vermont’s new land use legislation. This session will help your community understand how Act 181 will:
• Change the Act 250 permitting system
• Update the State Designation Programs
• Influence the Regional Future Land Use Map

Why it matters: This training is a valuable opportunity to prepare your town for upcoming changes and will directly support your participation in the Regional Future Land Use Map town meetings, which are a major part of RRPC’s 2026 Regional Plan update process. Act 181 represents a shift in how Vermont approaches development, resilience, and natural resource protection. Understanding these changes early will help your community proactively plan for growth, align with state policy, and position itself for future funding and support.

Who Should Attend: Selectboard members, planning commissioners, zoning administrators, town managers, and municipal staff involved in land use, development review, or policy planning.

Dates: Wednesday, April 16th and Thursday, April 17th
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
In-Person: RRPC, 16 Evelyn Street, Rutland, VT 05701
Virtual: https://tinyurl.com/mucuz5xd
Details: Pizza and drinks will be provided. No RSVP required.

The RRPC is offering the same training on two different days to allow for greater participation.