Vermont Short-Term Rental Laws by City (2026)
Short-term rental rules in Vermont are set city by city — a property that is legal to rent nightly in one town can be prohibited a few miles away. The table below covers 1 Vermont city (1 human-verified against official sources), with each city's legal status, permit cost, and last-verified date.
Statewide short-term rental rules in Vermont
Vermont has no statewide short-term rental license or registry and does not preempt local regulation — towns like Burlington, Stowe, and Woodstock set their own STR rules, and courts have upheld broad municipal authority to do so. Statewide, an STR (a dwelling rented under 30 consecutive days and more than 14 days per year) must collect Vermont's 9% rooms tax plus a 3% short-term rental surcharge (effective Aug 1, 2024), with a 1% local option tax in some towns; platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo are required to collect these for platform bookings, while hosts booking directly must register a free meals-and-rooms tax account and post the account number on any advertisement. Operators must also post emergency contact info and state safety guidance in the unit and comply with fire-safety (smoke/CO alarm) codes enforced by the Division of Fire Safety. City and county rules apply on top of state law — check your local market's page.
| City | Status | Permit fee | Last verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stowe | Permit required | $100 | July 13, 2026 |
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This page is informational only and is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Regulations change frequently — verify current requirements with each jurisdiction before operating. HOA and condo rules may prohibit short-term rentals regardless of city law.