Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Caledonia County, VT

Airbnb listings are allowed in Caledonia County, VT, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals in Caledonia County are regulated primarily at the municipal level and may be allowed only in specified zoning districts (e.g., St. Johnsbury designates 'short term rental' as a defined use and conditional use; Lyndon’s bylaws list 'lodging establishment' as a permitted use in Village/Main/Commercial districts). State requirements apply statewide: lodging establishments that solicit the public must obtain a Health Department lodging license and operators must collect Meals & Rooms tax and the Act 183 (2024) 3% STR surcharge where applicable. 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 in Caledonia County are regulated primarily at the municipal level and may be allowed only in specified zoning districts (e.g., St. Johnsbury designates 'short term rental' as a defined use and conditional use; Lyndon’s bylaws list 'lodging establishment' as a permitted use in Village/Main/Commercial districts). State requirements apply statewide: lodging establishments that solicit the public must obtain a Health Department lodging license and operators must collect Meals & Rooms tax and the Act 183 (2024) 3% STR surcharge where applicable.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Caledonia County. 1) Confirm local municipal zoning: review the town’s zoning bylaws and apply for any required zoning permit or conditional-use approval from the town Planning & Zoning/Development Review Board. 2) If operating as a lodging establishment or otherwise soliciting the public, apply for an annual lodging license via the Vermont Department of Health. 3) Register with the Vermont Department of Taxes for Meals & Rooms tax remittance and the Act 183 3% surcharge.

1) Confirm local municipal zoning: review the town’s zoning bylaws and apply for any required zoning permit or conditional-use approval from the town Planning & Zoning/Development Review Board. 2) If operating as a lodging establishment or otherwise soliciting the public, apply for an annual lodging license via the Vermont Department of Health. 3) Register with the Vermont Department of Taxes for Meals & Rooms tax remittance and the Act 183 3% surcharge.

Vrbo is permitted in Caledonia 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 Caledonia 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 Caledonia County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.