Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Windham County, VT

State: Licensed lodging establishment required for 3+ guest rooms/units or if serving prepared food; others must follow Rental Housing Health & Safety rules and Fire Safety oversight. Municipal: Requirements vary by town, such as Brattleboro's annual rental registry and Wilmington's STR Safety Form with a per-square-foot fee.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Windham County. (1) Determine if property requires a state lodging license (3+ units or serving food) via VT Dept. of Health. (2) If state-licensed, apply to the Dept. of Health; if not, comply with Division of Fire Safety rental housing rules. (3) Submit local town registration/permits (e.g., Brattleboro's annual registry or Wilmington's STR Safety Form) and pay applicable municipal fees.

(1) Determine if property requires a state lodging license (3+ units or serving food) via VT Dept. of Health. (2) If state-licensed, apply to the Dept. of Health; if not, comply with Division of Fire Safety rental housing rules. (3) Submit local town registration/permits (e.g., Brattleboro's annual registry or Wilmington's STR Safety Form) and pay applicable municipal fees.