Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Rutland County, VT

Short-term rentals must be owner-occupied or managed by a local contact within a 30-minute drive. Operators must post contact information for the owner, the Department of Health, and the Division of Fire Safety inside the unit, and all advertisements must display a town-issued registration number.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Rutland County. 1. Complete and submit the annual Short-Term Rental Registration form along with a $100 fee per dwelling unit. 2. Schedule and pass an initial safety inspection by the Vermont Division of Fire Safety. 3. Submit an annual report to the Town including guest counts and proof of required contact postings.

1. Complete and submit the annual Short-Term Rental Registration form along with a $100 fee per dwelling unit. 2. Schedule and pass an initial safety inspection by the Vermont Division of Fire Safety. 3. Submit an annual report to the Town including guest counts and proof of required contact postings.