Vermont lodging tax on Airbnb
Verdict for Vermont
- Airbnb collects
- State rooms tax, the 3% short-term rental surcharge and the 1% local option tax
- You may still owe
- Any city tax Airbnb does not collect; bookings made off Airbnb
Researched from Airbnb's Vermont tax page (article 2334) and the Vermont Department of Taxes. One summary of Airbnb's page mentions a separate Burlington city tax of 2% to 9% depending on listing type; this could not be confirmed, so Burlington hosts should check with the city. Not yet confirmed by a person; check your city and county before filing.
Tax layers
Vermont meals and rooms tax (rooms)
Reported- Rate
- 9%
- Applies to
- Short-term stays (Airbnb: reservations of 29 nights or fewer)
- Airbnb collects
- Yes
- Where to register
- —
- Source
Short-term rental surcharge
Reported- Rate
- 3%
- Applies to
- Short-term rentals (fewer than 30 consecutive days) on rents collected on or after August 1, 2024; not licensed lodging establishments such as hotels, motels, inns and B&Bs
- Airbnb collects
- Yes
- Where to register
- —
- Source
Local option rooms tax
Reported- Rate
- 1%
- Applies to
- Stays in municipalities that have adopted the local option tax
- Airbnb collects
- Yes
- Where to register
- —
- Source
| Layer | Rate | Applies to | Airbnb collects | Where to register | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont meals and rooms tax (rooms)Reported | 9% | Short-term stays (Airbnb: reservations of 29 nights or fewer) | Yes | — | |
| Short-term rental surchargeReported | 3% | Short-term rentals (fewer than 30 consecutive days) on rents collected on or after August 1, 2024; not licensed lodging establishments such as hotels, motels, inns and B&Bs | Yes | — | |
| Local option rooms taxReported | 1% | Stays in municipalities that have adopted the local option tax | Yes | — |
Change history
No changes since we started tracking on Oct 17, 2026.
FAQ
- Does Airbnb collect Vermont rooms tax?
- Airbnb's Vermont tax page says it collects the 9% meals and rooms tax, the 1% local option tax and the 3% short-term rental surcharge on reservations of 29 nights or fewer. Airbnb has collected Vermont rooms tax under an agreement with the Vermont Department of Taxes since 2016.
- What is the short-term rental surcharge?
- The Vermont Department of Taxes says operators of short-term rentals must collect a 3% surcharge on rents collected on or after August 1, 2024. It does not apply to lodging establishments licensed by the Vermont Department of Health, such as hotels, motels, inns and bed and breakfasts.
Sources
- Occupancy tax collection and remittance by Airbnb in Vermont (Tier 1, Airbnb Help Center)
- Short-Term Rentals (Tier 1, Vermont Department of Taxes)
- Fact Sheet FS-1021: Short-Term Rental Surcharge (Tier 1, Vermont Department of Taxes)
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General information, not tax advice. Confirm with your state or a tax professional.