Short-Term Rental Regulations in Vermont

State Overview
Vermont does not preempt local short-term rental regulation, and there is no statewide ban. The state layers a statewide framework on top of local rules: short-term rentals must comply with the Vermont Rental Housing Health and Safety Code, and operators must complete the 'Short Term Rental Safety, Health and Financial Obligations' self-certification (prepared by the Department of Health, Department of Taxes, and Division of Fire Safety), display the required posting, and retain it on site (it need not be filed with the state). Properties that are not licensed lodging establishments (two or fewer units, no food prepared onsite) do not need a state lodging license. Tax-wise, all short-term rentals are subject to the 9% Vermont Meals and Rooms Tax, a 3% short-term rental surcharge (Act 183 of 2024, effective Aug 1, 2024), and a 1% local option rooms tax in municipalities that have adopted one. Individual towns and cities (such as Burlington) set their own registration, owner-occupancy, zoning, and additional local tax rules. The state imposes a 9% Meals & Rooms Tax in addition to any local taxes.

Cities in Vermont

City Permit Tax Rate Day Limit Primary Res.
Burlington ✓ Required 21% No annual cap · per-stay limit Required →
Stowe ✓ Required 13% No annual cap · per-stay limit No →

Vermont's STR Landscape

Vermont does not have a uniform STR framework, leaving regulation to individual municipalities. The state imposes a 9% Meals & Rooms Tax in addition to local taxes.

Regulation varies significantly across cities. Some cities (Burlington) require primary residence, while others (Stowe) allow non-owner-occupied rentals. Tax rates vary from 13% to 21%.

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