Short-term rental & Airbnb taxes in Stowe, VT (2026)
Short-term rental guests in Stowe pay roughly 13% in combined occupancy and lodging taxes. Here's the itemized breakdown, who collects each one, and what you may need to remit yourself.
Itemized tax rates
| Tax | Rate | Who collects |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Meals and Rooms Tax (rooms)Platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo) are required by Vermont law to register with the Department of Taxes and collect/remit for platform bookings; hosts who also take direct bookings must register for their own Meals and Rooms Tax account, remit via Form MRT-441, and post the account number on advertisements. | 9% | varies |
| Vermont Short-Term Rental SurchargeCreated by Act 183 of 2024, effective for rents collected on or after August 1, 2024. Applies to STRs but not to lodging establishments licensed under 18 V.S.A. Chapter 85. Platforms collect for platform bookings; hosts remit for direct bookings on Form MRT-441. | 3% | varies |
| Town of Stowe Local Option Tax (rooms)Stowe's 1% local option tax applies on top of the 9% rooms tax and 3% surcharge (13% total). Airbnb and Vrbo collect it for their listings; independent/direct bookings must be collected and remitted by the host. | 1% | varies |
What will guests pay on a Stowe stay?
Enter a nightly rate to see the itemized occupancy-tax cost.
Stowe occupancy tax calculator
| Gross rent | $450.00 |
| Vermont Meals and Rooms Tax (rooms) (9%)· collection varies | $40.50 |
| Vermont Short-Term Rental Surcharge (3%)· collection varies | $13.50 |
| Town of Stowe Local Option Tax (rooms) (1%)· collection varies | $4.50 |
| Total tax (13%) | $58.50 |
| Guest pays | $508.50 |
Estimate only. Platform collection varies by listing site and agreement; verify rates with the taxing authorities.
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Verified July 13, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Tax rates and collection rules change; confirm current requirements with Stowe and your booking platform.