Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Richmond, VT

Airbnb listings are allowed in Richmond, VT, but with restrictions. Richmond allows owner-occupied 'Bed and Breakfast' rentals: Exempt B&Bs (owner-occupied, max 2 rooms, no permit) and Permitted B&Bs (owner/tenant occupies 180+ days/year, rentals 7–30 days). Owners must provide local contact info, adequate off-street parking, and meet fire/sanitation standards; 'Commercial Short-term Rentals' are explicitly prohibited. 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.

Richmond allows owner-occupied 'Bed and Breakfast' rentals: Exempt B&Bs (owner-occupied, max 2 rooms, no permit) and Permitted B&Bs (owner/tenant occupies 180+ days/year, rentals 7–30 days). Owners must provide local contact info, adequate off-street parking, and meet fire/sanitation standards; 'Commercial Short-term Rentals' are explicitly prohibited.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Richmond. 1) Apply for a Zoning Permit with Richmond Planning & Zoning for any non-exempt Bed and Breakfast operation. 2) Submit documentation proving owner/tenant occupancy (180+ days), local contact info, and evidence of adequate parking, water/sewer, and fire safety compliance. 3) Obtain the permit and ensure compliance with Vermont state lodging licenses if operating three or more rooms.

1) Apply for a Zoning Permit with Richmond Planning & Zoning for any non-exempt Bed and Breakfast operation. 2) Submit documentation proving owner/tenant occupancy (180+ days), local contact info, and evidence of adequate parking, water/sewer, and fire safety compliance. 3) Obtain the permit and ensure compliance with Vermont state lodging licenses if operating three or more rooms.

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