What is the Vermont state lodging tax rate?

9% statewide. Vermont applies a flat 9% state Meals and Rooms Tax to lodging stays of fewer than 30 consecutive days, plus a 1% local-option tax that 21 municipalities have adopted (Burlington, Stowe, Killington, Manchester among them). The state portion is collected by Airbnb and Vrbo under marketplace facilitator law (Act 134, 2019); the 1% local-option tax is also collected by the platforms in adopting towns. Vermont Department of Taxes maintains a current list of local-option towns at tax.vermont.gov; verify before assuming the local 1% applies.

Do Airbnb and Vrbo collect Vermont lodging tax for me?

Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit lodging tax in most cases. Local taxes may still be your responsibility — verify with the state DOR.

What's the local add-on range in Vermont?

Cities and counties may add 0% to 1% on top of the state rate.

Where can I see the official source?

The authoritative source is the Vermont Department of Revenue at https://tax.vermont.gov/. Always verify before filing.

When was this last verified?

Last verified 2026-05-05. Lodging-tax rates are reviewed annually; entries older than 12 months are flagged for re-verification.

Vermont Lodging Tax Calculator

How Vermont lodging tax works

Vermont keeps lodging tax simple — two components for stays under 30 days:

9% state Meals and Rooms Tax (M&R) — applies to the room charge. Same rate statewide.
1% local option meals and rooms tax — opt-in for municipalities. Roughly two dozen towns have adopted it, including Stowe, Burlington, Killington, Manchester, and Wilmington.

Effective rates in Vermont’s top STR markets:

Stowe (Lamoille County): 9% state + 1% local option = 10%
Burlington (Chittenden County): 9% + 1% = 10%
Killington (Rutland County): 9% + 1% = 10%
Manchester / Manchester Center: 9% + 1% = 10%
Woodstock / Quechee: 9% state only (Woodstock has not adopted local option) = 9%
Smugglers’ Notch / Jeffersonville: 9% state only = 9%

The 1% local layer is small but matters in towns that have adopted it. Pull the current list from the Vermont DOR before assuming.

Platform collection

Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit the 9% state M&R tax automatically on every covered booking. They also collect the 1% local option in jurisdictions that have adopted it — Stowe, Burlington, Killington, Manchester, and the other ~20 opt-in towns are typically handled by the platforms under Vermont’s marketplace facilitator rules.

The Vermont Department of Taxes maintains the current list of opt-in municipalities and platform coverage. Verify each tax period.

What this means in practice

For state M&R + 1% local option — handled by Airbnb and Vrbo on platform bookings.
For direct bookings — register with the Vermont DOT as an operator, collect 9% (or 10% in opt-in towns), and file monthly or quarterly returns. Operator registration is free.
30+ continuous-day stays are generally exempt from M&R tax. Most opt-in towns follow the same threshold.
Vermont introduced a statewide STR registry in 2024 — all hosts must register their unit with the Department of Housing and Community Development, separate from tax registration. Failure to register can mean delisting from platforms.

How to use the calculator above

Enter your booking subtotal (nightly rate × nights + cleaning fee, before tax).
Set the local add-on rate to 1% for Stowe, Burlington, Killington, Manchester, Wilmington, Brattleboro, and the other opt-in towns. Set it to 0% for Woodstock, Smugglers’ Notch, and most rural Vermont.
Read the effective rate. The 9% state base + your local add-on = the rate the guest sees.

Source: Vermont Department of Taxes. Verified 2026-05-11. Not tax advice — confirm with a CPA before filing, especially for direct bookings or new opt-in towns.