# 24 V.S.A. § 5002: Definitions

> Vermont · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T24_C123_S5002

## Section

- **Citation:** 24 V.S.A. § 5002
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Vermont
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** VT Code / Title 24 / Chapter 123 / Section 5002

## Text

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Board” means the board established or designated as the housing board of review.

(2) “Dwelling” means any building or structure or part thereof, including hotels and rooming houses, that is used, occupied, or intended to be used or occupied for human habitation, and includes dwelling premises, appurtenances, and facilities belonging to the dwelling or usually enjoyed therewith.

(3) “Dwelling premises” means the land and auxiliary buildings thereon used or intended to be used in connection with the dwelling.

(4) “Enforcing officer” means the head, or his or her duly authorized representative, of the division, bureau, office, department, or agency responsible for enforcing and administering any ordinance or regulation adopted under this chapter.

(5) “Municipality” means a city, town, or incorporated village.

## Nearby sections

- [24 V.S.A. § 5001 § 5001. Legislative findings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T24_C123_S5001.md)
- [24 V.S.A. § 5002 § 5002. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T24_C123_S5002.md)
- [24 V.S.A. § 5003 § 5003. Powers of municipalities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T24_C123_S5003.md)
- [24 V.S.A. § 5004 § 5004. Establishment of enforcement agency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T24_C123_S5004.md)
- [24 V.S.A. § 5005 § 5005. Housing board of review](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T24_C123_S5005.md)
- [24 V.S.A. § 5006 § 5006. Court review](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T24_C123_S5006.md)
- [24 V.S.A. § 5007 § 5007. Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T24_C123_S5007.md)
- [24 V.S.A. § 5008 § 5008. Court proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T24_C123_S5008.md)
- [24 V.S.A. § 5009 § 5009. Construction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T24_C123_S5009.md)
- [24 V.S.A. § 5010 § 5010. Effect of previously adopted ordinances](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VT_T24_C123_S5010.md)

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