Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Windham County, VT

Airbnb listings are allowed in Windham County, VT, but with restrictions. 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. 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.

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.

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