Leasing Information
Simple, transparent leasing from start to finish.
Our team helps you find the right home, understand the process, sign your lease, and move in with confidence.
Process
From application to move-in.
Bissonette Properties offers well-maintained apartments, single-family homes, and select commercial spaces throughout Burlington, South Burlington, Winooski, Williston, St. Albans, and nearby Vermont communities.
Complete your application
Submit your application and supporting information through the appropriate listing or AppFolio workflow.
Schedule your showing
Review available listings and contact us with questions about timing, location, and fit.
Sign your lease
Finalize your lease, security deposit, registration fee, and required payment details.
Move in
Switch utilities into your name before your move-in date and keep them active through your lease term.
Resources
Lease documents and payment setup.
Download commonly requested leasing documents here.
ACH Form
ACH is mandatory for leases. Use this form to prepare automatic rent payment details.
Utilities
Utility information.
Upon signing your lease, call to have all utilities switched into your name before your move-in date unless your listing says otherwise.
Vermont Gas
Burlington Electric
Green Mountain Power
Myers Trash
| Utility | Apartment | Stand-alone house |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | Tenant | Tenant |
| Electric | Tenant | Tenant |
| Water | Included In Your Rent | Charged by the city |
| Trash | Included In Your Rent | Tenant |
| Internet | Tenant | Tenant |
| Snow removal | Owner | Owner |
| Lawn care | Owner | Owner |
| Pet rent | 35 dollars per pet / month | 35 dollars per pet / month |
Some driveways cannot be plowed by our equipment. Tenants are responsible for shoveling steps and walkways. Salt is available at the office for walkways free of charge.
Guidelines
Trash, recycling, and final lease steps.
Trash
Trash is not allowed on the green belt between the sidewalk and road. The City may issue tickets for trash, furniture, or belongings left there, and any fines charged to the property are the resident’s responsibility.
Large items such as furniture, electronics, TVs, computers, and appliances may not be placed in dumpsters or trash cans. Contact ReSOURCE VT, 1-800-GOT-JUNK, or Myers Trash for large item removal.
Recycling
Vermont mandates recycling and enforces local recycling ordinances. Separate recyclable materials from other waste and place them in proper recycling containers. Chittenden Solid Waste District can provide recycling guidance and blue bins.
Finalizing a lease
Set up a time to sign the lease and submit the security deposit and registration fee, or complete your lease digitally when available. Security deposit is equal to one month’s rent with applicable pet, trash, or water fees folded in. Registration fee is 115 dollars annually.
ACH is mandatory for all leases. Bring a voided check or bank documentation to verify your routing and account numbers. Credit and debit card payments are not accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers before your next step.
How do I switch utility accounts into my name during move-in?
Tenants are required to contact regional service providers directly, including Vermont Gas at 802-863-4511, Burlington Electric at 802-865-7300, or Green Mountain Power at 888-835-4672, to establish accounts before their lease starts.
What is the policy for disposing of large trash items and furniture?
Large furniture items, electronics, and old appliances cannot be discarded inside standard household dumpsters. Bulk items require coordination with local pickup entities such as ReSOURCE VT, 1-800-GOT-JUNK, or Myers Trash.
What is required to finalize a lease?
Tenants finalize a lease by signing the lease, submitting the required security deposit and registration fee, and preparing ACH payment details. ACH is mandatory for all leases.