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Stowe, VT: lodging tax and STR rules
Last checked Oct 26, 2026 from official sources. Not tax advice.
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Check my countyReserve a founding place| Lodging tax | Vermont 9% meals and rooms tax, a 3% short-term rental surcharge, and Stowe's 1% local option rooms tax for stays under 30 nights. |
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| Who collects | Airbnb collects all three. A host renting only through Airbnb needs no Vermont tax account; any direct or other-platform bookings require registration and filing. Vrbo's collection here: confirm with the jurisdiction (we have not verified it). |
| Registration | Every separately rented unit must register with the Town of Stowe before renting, renewed annually with a fee (ordinance March 2026). |
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Sources
- Vermont Dept. of Taxes, Short-Term Rentals (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Town of Stowe STR Registration (checked Oct 26, 2026)
- Airbnb Help 2334 (Vermont) (checked Oct 26, 2026)
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