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25 Vermont-only listings · 323 national · latest check Sept 27, 2026
Unclaimed money
The state may be holding your forgotten paychecks, deposits or refunds. Searching takes a minute and costs nothing.
Free tax help & credits
Eligible Vermonters get free tax prep from VITA and TCE volunteers, or file free online if income is $89,000 or less.
Tax credits people miss
Vermont renters can get part of their rent back through the state Renter Credit.
Tax credits people miss
$1,000 per child age six or younger, fully refundable, so you get it even if you owe no tax.
Free college & tuition help
Vermonters with family income of $100,000 or less can attend the Community College of Vermont tuition free, at any age.
Only-here money & perks
National Park Service history on the cheap: no entrance pass required at this Vermont site.
Energy help
Government help paying heating and cooling bills, plus crisis help if you are facing a shutoff or run out of fuel.
Home safety freebies
Order radon test kits from the Vermont Department of Health, and well owners can get free water test kits through a study.
Free shit from your city
Chittenden County residents drop off household quantities of common hazardous waste at no charge.
Free health programs
Free patches, gum and lozenges plus quit coaching from Vermont’s health department.
Kids’ health coverage
Low-cost or free health coverage for Vermont kids and teens under 19 and pregnant women.
State park free days
Every Vermont public library lends passes for free day entry for one car with up to 8 people to state parks and historic sites.
State park free days
No entrance pass required to explore the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in Vermont; partner sites along the route may set their own fees.
State park free days
No entrance pass required to explore the North Country National Scenic Trail in Vermont; partner sites along the route may set their own fees.
State park free days
There is no fee to use Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge on Lake Champlain.
Free fishing days
Fish without a license on set free days. Summer free day was June 13, 2026; Free Ice Fishing Day is the last Saturday in January.
Library card perks
Burlington library cardholders can borrow passes to museums and events, up to two different passes a month.
Library card perks
Free seeds for your garden from Burlington’s library.
Library card perks
Borrow passes for free or reduced admission to Vermont state parks, historic sites and museums.
Library card perks
Borrow Vermont State Park, Historic Sites and museum passes for four days from Rutland Free Library.
Library card perks
Borrow outdoor gear at no charge with a Rutland Free Library card.
Library card perks
A free talking book and braille library, plus large print, for Vermonters who cannot use standard print.
Free concerts, festivals & events
Wander Vermont’s open, accessible capitol and borrow a free audio tour wand at the front desk.
Museum & zoo free days
The UVM museum in Burlington and all its events are free and open to all.
Park, hunting & fishing passes
Vermonters 62 and over and veterans get lifetime free day-use at state parks for a one-time $2 at the town clerk.
Open settlementsUS
Share of $59.5M for people who used the Flo app in 2016 to 2019.
Open settlementsUS
$40 cash without receipt for owners of certain Bestway pools 48 inches or taller.
Open settlementsUS
Claim up to $5 without documentation if you used CVS web or app.
Open settlementsUS
$0.50 per product for up to 5 products without proof of purchase.