Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Johnson, VT

Johnson has no town-level STR-specific rules; the Town’s Form-Based Code defines 'lodging' as 'transient accommodations offered to the general public' but sets no separate STR registration. State-level rules: Vermont defines STRs (rentals <30 consecutive days and >14 days/year), requires Meals & Rooms Tax and a 3% STR surcharge, and subjects certain lodging operations to Department of Health licensing and Division of Fire Safety/rental housing health and safety rules.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Johnson. 1) Determine whether your unit meets Vermont’s STR definition and whether it triggers a Health Department lodging license (3+ guest rooms or serving prepared food). 2) If taxable, register for Meals & Rooms Tax with the Vermont Department of Taxes and remit the 9% Rooms Tax plus any local option tax and the 3% STR surcharge (Act 183). 3) If a lodging license is required, apply/renew via the Vermont Department of Health online portal, schedule/passing an opening inspection, and post the license and required contact information at the property; otherwise comply with Division of Fire Safety rental housing health & safety rules and inspections.

1) Determine whether your unit meets Vermont’s STR definition and whether it triggers a Health Department lodging license (3+ guest rooms or serving prepared food). 2) If taxable, register for Meals & Rooms Tax with the Vermont Department of Taxes and remit the 9% Rooms Tax plus any local option tax and the 3% STR surcharge (Act 183). 3) If a lodging license is required, apply/renew via the Vermont Department of Health online portal, schedule/passing an opening inspection, and post the license and required contact information at the property; otherwise comply with Division of Fire Safety rental housing health & safety rules and inspections.