Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Addison County, VT

Airbnb listings are allowed in Addison County, VT, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals (STRs) are defined as furnished dwellings rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days and more than 14 days per year. Vermont requires collection of Meals & Rooms tax plus a 3% STR surcharge; locally, Middlebury exempts owner-occupied rentals of two or fewer rooms from zoning permits, while larger operations or those providing food require state lodging licenses. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals (STRs) are defined as furnished dwellings rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days and more than 14 days per year. Vermont requires collection of Meals & Rooms tax plus a 3% STR surcharge; locally, Middlebury exempts owner-occupied rentals of two or fewer rooms from zoning permits, while larger operations or those providing food require state lodging licenses.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Addison County. 1) Register with the Vermont Department of Taxes (myVTax) to remit Meals & Rooms Tax and the 3% STR surcharge. 2) If operating three or more units or preparing food, apply for a lodging license with the Vermont Department of Health. 3) Contact the local town Planning & Zoning office (e.g., Middlebury at 802-388-8100) to confirm if a local zoning permit is required for your specific use.

1) Register with the Vermont Department of Taxes (myVTax) to remit Meals & Rooms Tax and the 3% STR surcharge. 2) If operating three or more units or preparing food, apply for a lodging license with the Vermont Department of Health. 3) Contact the local town Planning & Zoning office (e.g., Middlebury at 802-388-8100) to confirm if a local zoning permit is required for your specific use.

Vrbo is permitted in Addison County, VT under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Addison County are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Addison County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.