Eviction in Chittenden County, Vermont

Where eviction cases are filed in Chittenden County, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.

Quick facts: eviction in Chittenden County

Eviction court: Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit - Civil Division — Vermont Superior Court, Civil Division Court page
Filing fee: $295 Civil Division filing fee; counterclaim $90 Vermont Judiciary - Court Fees (32 V.S.A. § 1431)
Notice before filing (state law): Written notice of termination at least 14 days after actual notice. The tenancy does not terminate if the tenant pays or tenders all rent due through the end of the rental period in which payment is made. Vermont rules
Renter households: 25,777 (36% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Chittenden County

Eviction cases in Chittenden County are heard by the Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit - Civil Division (Vermont Superior Court, Civil Division).

Chittenden Civil Division — 175 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401; 802-863-3467; ChittendenUnit@vtcourts.gov · website

Court eviction page · Search court records · Self-help center

Hours Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. except observed holidays; closed the second Tuesday of each month from noon to 4 p.m. for in-service training. Filings sent to the unit email are subject to the Vermont Superior Trial Court Email Policy. Case information is on the Vermont Judiciary Public Portal.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Chittenden County

$295 Civil Division filing fee; counterclaim $90

The fee schedule lists a general Civil Division filing fee (no separate eviction line). Sheriff service costs are separate. The Judiciary offers an Application to Waive Filing Fees and Service Costs (see the eviction process page).

Source: Vermont Judiciary - Court Fees (32 V.S.A. § 1431)

How eviction cases work locally

Rent escrow hearing clinics	Legal Services Vermont hosts clinics in Chittenden County (among others) to help tenants on the day of their rent escrow hearing, in person, by phone or by WebEx depending on court operations. Source: Official source
Service by sheriff	The landlord must have the complaint, summons and related papers served on the tenant by a sheriff and file the sheriff's Return of Service with the court. Source: Official source
Tenant hotline	Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) runs a statewide tenant hotline (802-864-0099) and renters' workshops. Source: Official source

The Vermont eviction process

Vermont state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Chittenden County:

Written termination notice under 9 V.S.A. 4467 stating the termination date
File ejectment complaint after the termination date and within 60 days after it; sheriff serves the tenant
Tenant generally has 21 days after service to file a written answer
Landlord may move for rent escrow (payment of rent into court); hearing after 14 days' notice; if tenant misses an escrow payment, landlord gets judgment for immediate possession (12 V.S.A. 4853a)
Trial and judgment
Writ of possession issues on the date of judgment; sheriff may restore possession not earlier than 14 days after service of the writ (7 days after an escrow default) (12 V.S.A. 4854)

Full Vermont eviction rules with sources →

Rent in Chittenden County

Median gross rent in Chittenden County: $1,646/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; eviction procedure follows state law. City rules, if any, are on city pages.

Eviction help in Chittenden County

Free legal help

Vermont Legal Aid — Helps qualified tenants with evictions, unsafe conditions, discrimination and subsidized-housing issues. Call 800-889-2047 or use the online Legal Help Request Form (as listed by the Vermont Judiciary).
Legal Services Vermont - rent escrow hearing clinics — Day-of-hearing help for tenants at rent escrow hearings in Chittenden County; schedule on the Judiciary's Finding Legal Help page.

Tenant and eviction lawyers in Chittenden County

Section 8 and public housing in Chittenden County

Burlington Housing Authority — Burlington, Chittenden County
Housing Choice Voucher, Project-Based Voucher, Family Unification Program, Non-Elderly Disabled vouchers, VASH (veterans), BHA-owned affordable properties
Phone: 802-864-0538
How to apply / waiting list
Winooski Housing Authority — Winooski, Chittenden County
Housing Choice Voucher, Section 8 Project-Based properties, The Courtyard (elderly and disabled housing)
Phone: 802-655-2360
How to apply / waiting list — Housing Choice Voucher list closed since February 1, 2025; project-based and Courtyard waiting lists exist (as of 2026-10-24 per PHA site)

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Chittenden County?

Eviction cases in Chittenden County are filed with the Vermont Superior Court, Chittenden Unit - Civil Division.

How much does it cost to file an eviction in Chittenden County?

$295 Civil Division filing fee; counterclaim $90.

Where can I get help with an eviction in Chittenden County?

Vermont Legal Aid; Legal Services Vermont - rent escrow hearing clinics.

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.