Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Chittenden, VT

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Chittenden, VT because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No local municipal STR ordinance was found for the Town of Chittenden; however, state-level rules apply. Operators must collect a 3% STR surcharge (as of Aug 2024) plus Meals & Rooms tax, and units with 3+ rooms or food service require a health license, while smaller units must comply with the Vermont Rental Housing Health and Safety Code. 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 local municipal STR ordinance was found for the Town of Chittenden; however, state-level rules apply. Operators must collect a 3% STR surcharge (as of Aug 2024) plus Meals & Rooms tax, and units with 3+ rooms or food service require a health license, while smaller units must comply with the Vermont Rental Housing Health and Safety Code.

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

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