Vermont renewal guide
Lead-Safe RRPM Firm License
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
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What matters before you file.
Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.
Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 60 months
Renewal fee
$300.00
Bond requirement
No
Insurance requirement
No
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
File with the board
File through Vermont Department of Health and pay the $300.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 2
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 30 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Vermont Lead-Safe RRPM Firm License
The Vermont Department of Health issues the Lead-Safe Renovation, Repair, Painting and Maintenance (RRPM) Firm license. This license is required for any firm performing renovation, repair, painting, or maintenance work that may disturb lead-based paint in pre-1978 buildings.
What This License Covers
Firms performing work that disturbs painted surfaces in housing or child-occupied facilities built before 1978 must hold this license. The work must be supervised by a licensed Lead-Safe RRPM Supervisor.
Requirements
Firms must employ at least one licensed Lead-Safe RRPM Supervisor. Supervisors must complete an 8-hour Initial RRP training course and the 2-hour Vermont Inspection, Repair and Cleaning (IRC) Practices training. Both training certificates are valid for 5 years.
Fees
- Application Fee: $300
- Renewal Fee: $300
Renewal Process
- Renewal Period: Every 5 years
- Renewal Fee: $300
- Training Renewal: Supervisor certifications must also remain current
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Performing RRPM work without proper licensing may result in enforcement action by the Vermont Department of Health, including fines and stop-work orders. Violations may also trigger federal EPA enforcement under the RRP Rule.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the Vermont Department of Health.*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- training_certificate
- Proof of Insurance
Source notes
Vermont Department of Health . Verified March 2026. https://www.healthvermont.gov/environment/asbestos-lead-requirements/contractors-other-building-professionals
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