Vermont Short-Term Rental Regulations by City

The Town of Stowe requires all short-term rentals (stays under 30 days) to register annually with the Town Clerk and pay a $50 fee. Hosts must also hold a Vermont Meals and Rooms Tax account and collect a total tax of 10% (9% State + 1% Town Local Option).

Short-term rentals in St. Johnsbury are regulated primarily through local zoning bylaws as conditional uses and must comply with Vermont state-level tax, health, and fire safety registries.

Short-term rentals in Woodstock, VT are regulated by a municipal ordinance requiring annual registration and safety compliance. Hosts must collect a 1% local option tax in addition to the state's 9% rooms tax, and occupancy is generally capped at 10 guests.

The Town of Killington requires all short-term rentals to register annually and pass a fire safety inspection. Regulations cap occupancy at 2 guests per bedroom plus 2, with a tiered fee structure based on total capacity.

Warren requires all short-term rental operators to obtain an annual town license, appoint a local contact, and comply with specific safety standards including Knox-Box installation for properties with active alarms.

Short-term rentals in Montpelier must register annually with the city and collect a combined 13% tax.

Bennington currently operates under Vermont's state-level STR framework, requiring state tax registration and safety self-certification with no specific local permit required.

Northfield regulates short-term rentals through its general zoning bylaws and home occupation permits, while mandating compliance with Vermont state-level fire safety and tax obligations.

Stratton, Vermont does not have a local-level short-term rental ordinance or permit system. Hosts are primarily regulated at the state level by the Vermont Department of Health and the Department of Taxes.

Manchester does not have a local short-term rental permit system or ordinance. All rentals are subject to Vermont state-level Rooms and Meals tax (9%) and state fire safety regulations.

Ludlow does not currently require a specific local short-term rental permit after recent registry proposals were rejected, but all hosts must comply with state-level registration and a 13% total tax rate.

Short-term rentals in Middlebury are regulated through the town's zoning bylaws and must comply with Vermont's state-level registration, fire safety, and tax requirements.