Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Vergennes, VT

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Vergennes, VT because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No local municipal STR-specific constraints were found in the Vergennes zoning bylaws. State-level rules apply: rentals for fewer than 30 days and more than 14 days per year must collect a 9% Meals and Rooms Tax plus a 3% STR surcharge (as of August 1, 2024). Properties meeting state thresholds for 'lodging establishments' must also obtain a license from the Vermont Department of Health. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No local municipal STR-specific constraints were found in the Vergennes zoning bylaws. State-level rules apply: rentals for fewer than 30 days and more than 14 days per year must collect a 9% Meals and Rooms Tax plus a 3% STR surcharge (as of August 1, 2024). Properties meeting state thresholds for 'lodging establishments' must also obtain a license from the Vermont Department of Health.

No permit is currently required to operate a short-term rental in Vergennes.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Vergennes, VT for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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