Rutland Redevelopment Authority

04/10/2026

Congratulations Senses Head Spa on your LIFT grant. Find out how your business or property could qualify for up to $10,000 in reimbursement for permanent upgrades to your property. Www.rutlandvtbusiness.com

04/07/2026

Congratulations Jay on your LIFT grant. Find out if you qualify at www.rutlandvtbusiness.com

03/31/2026

8 Best Places To Live In Vermont In 2026
#3 Rutland, Vermont. Editorial photo credit: Naya Dadara, via Shutterstock.

Rutland is one of Vermont's largest and most affordable cities. Situated in a valley between Killington to the east and Lake Champlain to the west, it has historically been known as the "Marble City," a nod to its 19th-century marble quarrying. In 2026, Rutland is a city in the early stages of a genuine downtown revival.

The restored Paramount Theatre anchors Rutland's cultural life, hosting touring productions, concerts, and films. The city also has a strong local restaurant scene by Vermont standards, and the Rutland Farmers Market runs throughout the season. The Green Mountains surround the city, offering hiking, mountain biking, and Nordic skiing practically from your front door. Rutland's cost of living is slightly above the national average, according to the Economic Research Institute (ERI), but still affordable.

Read full article at: https://www.worldatlas.com/cities/8-best-places-to-live-in-vermont-in-2026.html

03/25/2026

Excellent article for Rutland!

We absolutely love the latest edition of AAA Explorer, the travel magazine! It includes a great story about New England murals, including a nice sidebar on the gorgeous murals throughout Downtown Rutland, including works by Kathryn Wiegers, LMNOPI, and Steve Costello.

03/20/2026

Two-part series on starting your own business is being offered by BROC through the Micro Business Development Program in May.

02/23/2026

Free Business Tax Preparation Workshop on March 11.

02/17/2026

Join us tomorrow to to discuss housing in Rutland and to meet the candidates.

02/17/2026

Congratulations Rutland!

02/11/2026

Business Tax Preparation Workshop available March 11!

02/04/2026

The Rutland Redevelopment Authority (RRA) is hosting a ‘Meet the Candidates Event’ at Treviso’s in Downtown Rutland on Wednesday, February 18th at 5:30 PM.

We already have a number of present and prospective Aldermanic candidates confirmed to attend to answer questions and discuss their goals for housing and economic growth for our City of Rutland. We hope you will join us!

02/03/2026

The City is hosting a public meeting to discuss the Rutland Municipal Plan Update on Feb. 11.

01/23/2026

To find out when the State opens the Cold Weather Shelter at the Rutland Free Library you must call 211.