Welcome to the Town of Barnet
Barnet is a small town in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom situated along the Connecticut River. Its five villages are Barnet Village, East Barnet, West Barnet, McIndoe Falls, and Passumpsic.

Town news & announcements:

Town Clerk’s Office Closures
Please see Town Clerk’s Office page for full, up-to-date information.

Town Report Availability
The Annual Report of the Town of Barnet for the year ending December 31, 2025 will be available not later than February 21, 2026 and may be picked up at the Town Clerk’s Office, Barnet Public Library, Barnet Transfer Station & Recycling Center, McIndoe Falls Academy, and West Barnet Quick Stop.

Annual Town Meeting & Annual School District Election – March 3
Visit the Elections Page for more information.

Dog Licensing Due April 1
The licensing of all dogs and wolf-hybrids age six months or older is due on or before April 1, 2026. Fees are $11.00 for spayed or neutered dogs and $15.00 for others. A current rabies vaccination certificate also must be presented. Licenses may be purchased 1) by check through the mail (Town of Barnet, PO Box 15, Barnet, VT  05821), or 2) by cash or check at the Town Hall (154 Church St) during normal weekday hours, or 3) via the payments and documents drop box at the entrance of the Town Hall.

Homestead Declarations Due April 15
The Town of Barnet will assess a penalty in the maximum percentages allowable pursuant to 32 V.S.A. § 5410(g) for Homestead Declarations (Vermont Department of Taxes form HS-122) filed after April 15, 2026 and other non-compliance of Homestead Declaration filing requirements. A Homestead Declaration must be filed each year by every Vermont resident whose property meets the definition of a homestead. A Vermont Homestead is  the principal dwelling and parcel of land surrounding the dwelling, owned and occupied by a resident individual as the individual’s domicile or owned and fully leased on April 1.
More information available at the Vermont Department of Taxes website.

Town Hall now has a Drop Box for Payments & Documents!
New drop box located at the main entrance off the parking lot, to the left of the ballot drop box. This can be used to drop payments and documents after or before office hours. 

We have moved! Town Office now located at Town Hall – 154 Church Street in Barnet Village
Newly renovated Town Hall houses all functions of former Town Clerk’s Office on US Route 5 South, including Town Clerk’s Office, Lister’s Office, vault, etc. Also includes conference room for public meetings and elections.

Homestead Declaration Filing Deadline – April 15
The Town of Barnet, Vermont assesses a penalty in the maximum percentages allowable pursuant to 32 V.S.A. § 5410(g) for Homestead Declarations (Vermont Department of Taxes form HS-122) filed after April 15, 2025 and other non-compliance of Homestead Declaration filing requirements. A Homestead Declaration must be filed each year by every Vermont resident whose property meets the definition of a homestead. A Vermont Homestead is the principal dwelling and parcel of land surrounding the dwelling, owned and occupied by a resident individual as the individual’s domicile April 1. For more information visit https://tax.vermont.gov/property-owners/homestead-declaration.