Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Rochester, VT

Airbnb listings are allowed in Rochester, VT, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals (STRs) are defined as dwellings rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days and more than 14 days per year. Operators must collect a 9% Meals & Rooms tax plus a 3% STR surcharge (effective Aug 1, 2024), post local and state emergency contact information within the unit, and comply with Department of Health and Division of Fire Safety inspection authority. Local zoning treats STRs as regulated land uses subject to general zoning and floodplain restrictions. 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 (STRs) are defined as dwellings rented for fewer than 30 consecutive days and more than 14 days per year. Operators must collect a 9% Meals & Rooms tax plus a 3% STR surcharge (effective Aug 1, 2024), post local and state emergency contact information within the unit, and comply with Department of Health and Division of Fire Safety inspection authority. Local zoning treats STRs as regulated land uses subject to general zoning and floodplain restrictions.

Vrbo is permitted in Rochester, VT under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Rochester 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 Rochester. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.