Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Grand Isle County, VT

Airbnb listings are allowed in Grand Isle County, VT, but with restrictions. Municipal zoning treats lodging uses as permitted or conditional by district (Village, Commercial, Shoreline, etc.). Operators must obtain zoning permits, provide 1 parking space per rental unit, comply with Shoreline and Flood Hazard rules, and meet Vermont ANR wastewater standards. State lodging licensing and tax remittance also apply. 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.

Municipal zoning treats lodging uses as permitted or conditional by district (Village, Commercial, Shoreline, etc.). Operators must obtain zoning permits, provide 1 parking space per rental unit, comply with Shoreline and Flood Hazard rules, and meet Vermont ANR wastewater standards. State lodging licensing and tax remittance also apply.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Grand Isle County. 1) Submit a zoning/building permit application to the Town Zoning Administrative Officer (ZAO) and pay established fees. 2) If the use requires Development Review Board (DRB) approval (site-plan or conditional use), attend the public hearing and obtain approval before the ZAO issues the final permit. 3) Obtain a state lodging license from the Vermont Department of Health and register for tax collection with the Vermont Department of Taxes.

1) Submit a zoning/building permit application to the Town Zoning Administrative Officer (ZAO) and pay established fees. 2) If the use requires Development Review Board (DRB) approval (site-plan or conditional use), attend the public hearing and obtain approval before the ZAO issues the final permit. 3) Obtain a state lodging license from the Vermont Department of Health and register for tax collection with the Vermont Department of Taxes.

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