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

All Public Notices, News, & Updates ➙

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.

July 2026

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  • Town Office Closed for Independence Day (Observed)
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  • CIRCLE-UP Radio Club, Town Hall
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  • CIRCLE-UP Radio Club, Town Hall
  • Reserved for Selectboard, Town Hall
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  • Reserved for Selectboard, Town Hall
  • Planning Commission Meeting, Town Hall and Zoom
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  • Historic Preservation Commission, Town Hall and Zoom
  • Friends of Calais, Town Hall
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  • Friends of Calais, Town Hall
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  • DRB Meeting AS NEEDED, Town Hall and Zoom
  • Emergency Management Committee Meeting, Town Hall and Zoom
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  • Emergency Management Committee Meeting, Town Hall and Zoom
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  • Reserved for Selectboard, Town Hall
  • Ordinance Advisory Committee, Town Hall
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  • Reserved for Selectboard, Town Hall
  • Ordinance Advisory Committee, Town Hall
  • Friends of the Calais Town Hall Meeting, Town Hall and Zoom
  • Planning Commission Meeting, Town Hall and Zoom
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  • Planning Commission Meeting, Town Hall and Zoom
  • Cemetery Commission Meeting, Town Hall
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  • Cemetery Commission Meeting, Town Hall
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  • Curtis Pond Island Reserved
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  • Curtis Pond Island Reserved
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  • Curtis Pond Island Reserved
  • Selectboard Meeting, Town Hall
  • Conservation Committee Meeting, Town Hall
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  • Curtis Pond Island Reserved
  • Conservation Committee Meeting, Town Hall
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  • WCUUSD Bylaws Vote Public Discussion, Sustainable School Coalition, Town Hall
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