Welcome to the Town of Calais!
A beautiful and historic community in the northern region of Washington County in Central Vermont.
If you can’t find what you need here on the town website, please call the Town Office at (802) 456-8720. The office is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and you can leave a voicemail in our off hours. You can also email us – see our Office Staff page for specific addresses.
Online Payments
Make convenient payments here! Processing fees apply, $1.50 minimum charge.
VOTING & ELECTIONS
Register to vote, update mailing address or voter information, and track upcoming elections here.
Property Taxes
Information about paying taxes, due dates, and conveniences like our direct debit option.
Vital Records
Birth, death, and marriage records, as well as marriage license applications are here.
Dog Licenses
Per state law, every dog owner must register their dog by April 1st each year (late fees apply after 4/1).
Calais Selectboard
Calais legislative officials. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m.
Boards & Commissions
Other current elected and appointed officials and members of commissions, boards, and committees.
Highway Department
Find more information about the Highway department and road conditions here.
Land Records
Taxpayer access, property transfers. Call to make an appt. for vault research.
Zoning Information
Zoning forms, zoning regulations, and the permitting process are outlined in here.
Public Notices, News, and Updates
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TAX COLLECTOR’S STATEMENT AND DESCRIPTION OF LANDS TO BE SOLD FOR DELINQUENT TAXES I, SANDRA FERVER, Delinquent Tax Collector for…
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Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 3:04 PM UNRECORDED_-_7-21-26.pdf
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Ballots now available for the State Primary Election and WCUUSD Bylaws Vote: Early voting has begun for the Vermont State Primary Election and…
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 3:59 PM amended_tax_sale_warrant_7-15-26.pdf
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The Calais property tax rates will be set at the July 27 Selectboard meeting, and tax bills will be mailed…
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Effective July 1, the Forest Fire Wardens for Calais will be the Fire Chief and two other members of the…
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The Calais Lakes and Streams Committee newsletter was mailed out in early June. There was a bit of a hiccup…
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The road crew will be mowing as weather permits throughout June and into the summer. Property owners who prefer to maintain…
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Just a reminder that we have a few rules and regulations to keep Curtis Pond a fun, safe place to…
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New Historic Audio Tour of Calais: The Historic Preservation has created an audio tour of historic Calais. For more information and to…
Open Meeting Law Violation Reporting Process
Per the legislation from the 2024 session, towns are now required to clearly post on their websites the process for reporting Open Meeting Law violations. See the document below.
Vermont Municipal Code of Ethics
Per the legislation from the 2024 session, towns are now required to clearly post on their websites the Municipal Code of Ethics. See the document below.
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