Burlington, Vermont

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Chittenden County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredTax: 9%
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/19/2026
9%Tax Rate

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified
Primary Residence RequiredYes
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Density / Distance Cap1 STR per host
Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOT9%

Zoning Restrictions

  • allowed anywhere residential uses are allowed

Official Sources

Data confidence: 93%Last updated: June 7, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Burlington, Vermont

Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Burlington, Vermont are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit. The home must be the host's primary residence. A lodging/occupancy tax of 9% applies.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Burlington, Vermont?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Burlington, Vermont. The home must be the host's primary residence.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Burlington?

A short-term rental permit is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Burlington?

Short-term rentals in Burlington are subject to a lodging/occupancy tax of 9%.

Where do these Burlington short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Burlington's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Burlington, Chittenden County, or Vermont authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.