Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Morrisville, VT

Airbnb listings are allowed in Morrisville, VT, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals in Morrisville/Morristown are restricted to owner-occupied properties (owner’s primary Vermont residence). Occupancy is generally limited to 2 people per bedroom (excluding children under 5), though the Zoning Administrator may allow more for large spaces. Rentals with more than 4 bedrooms require Conditional Use/Development Review Board approval, and those up to 8 bedrooms must have State wastewater permits and Fire Safety approval. 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 Morrisville/Morristown are restricted to owner-occupied properties (owner’s primary Vermont residence). Occupancy is generally limited to 2 people per bedroom (excluding children under 5), though the Zoning Administrator may allow more for large spaces. Rentals with more than 4 bedrooms require Conditional Use/Development Review Board approval, and those up to 8 bedrooms must have State wastewater permits and Fire Safety approval.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Morrisville. 1) Contact the Town Zoning Office (zoning@morristownvt.gov) to determine if a local zoning permit or Conditional Use approval is needed (required if >4 bedrooms). 2) Obtain approval from the Vermont Division of Fire Safety and secure a valid State wastewater permit. 3) If offering 3+ guest rooms or serving food, apply for a Vermont Health Department lodging license and register for state tax collection.

1) Contact the Town Zoning Office (zoning@morristownvt.gov) to determine if a local zoning permit or Conditional Use approval is needed (required if >4 bedrooms). 2) Obtain approval from the Vermont Division of Fire Safety and secure a valid State wastewater permit. 3) If offering 3+ guest rooms or serving food, apply for a Vermont Health Department lodging license and register for state tax collection.

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