Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Bridgewater, VT

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Bridgewater, VT because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No municipal short-term rental ordinance or permitting program is published on the Town of Bridgewater official website; therefore local STRs are not regulated by a town STR permit. Statewide Vermont requirements apply: a short-term rental is defined as lodging rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days and more than 14 days per calendar year, and Act 183 imposes a 3% short-term rental surcharge in addition to the 9% Meals & Rooms tax. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No municipal short-term rental ordinance or permitting program is published on the Town of Bridgewater official website; therefore local STRs are not regulated by a town STR permit. Statewide Vermont requirements apply: a short-term rental is defined as lodging rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days and more than 14 days per calendar year, and Act 183 imposes a 3% short-term rental surcharge in addition to the 9% Meals & Rooms tax.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Bridgewater.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Bridgewater, VT for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Bridgewater 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 Bridgewater. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.