Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Wilmington, VT

Airbnb listings are allowed in Wilmington, VT, but with restrictions. STRs are prohibited in the Conservation District. In Village, Residential, and Resort districts, rentals of ≤2 bedrooms are allowed without a permit only if the operator lives on-site; otherwise, or for >2 bedrooms, a Zoning Permit or Conditional Use approval is required. Requirements include 1.5 parking spaces per guest bedroom, adherence to wastewater capacity (2 people per bedroom), and annual inspections by the Code Enforcement Officer. 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.

STRs are prohibited in the Conservation District. In Village, Residential, and Resort districts, rentals of ≤2 bedrooms are allowed without a permit only if the operator lives on-site; otherwise, or for >2 bedrooms, a Zoning Permit or Conditional Use approval is required. Requirements include 1.5 parking spaces per guest bedroom, adherence to wastewater capacity (2 people per bedroom), and annual inspections by the Code Enforcement Officer.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Wilmington. 1. Submit a Zoning Permit application to the Zoning Department including a project line specifying the number of bedrooms for STR use. 2. Attach the STR Safety Form, a site plan, a floor plan, proof of wastewater capacity, and the $18 filing fee. 3. Upon issuance, post the 'P' poster on the property and wait for the 15-day appeal period to pass before beginning operations.

1. Submit a Zoning Permit application to the Zoning Department including a project line specifying the number of bedrooms for STR use. 2. Attach the STR Safety Form, a site plan, a floor plan, proof of wastewater capacity, and the $18 filing fee. 3. Upon issuance, post the 'P' poster on the property and wait for the 15-day appeal period to pass before beginning operations.

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