Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Grand Isle County, VT

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.