Winooski, VT local landlord rules
State law also applies. See Vermont landlord-tenant law.
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Rental licensing / registration | Yes. |
| Short-term rentals (Airbnb) | Yes. |
Details & sources
Rental licensing / registration
Yes. Owners of public buildings, which include rental housing, must file a Public Building Registry application every year, and a Certificate of Fitness is required before a public building is occupied. Each residential rental unit needs a life safety and housing code inspection every four years.
Verified Source: Winooski Mun. Code ch. 17, §§ 17.01, 17.04 · last checked 2026-10-15
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Yes. No one may own or operate a short-term rental without a City license, which expires every June 30 and must be renewed. The property must be on the Public Building Registry, with inspections done and fees paid, and the operator needs a Vermont Meals and Rooms license. Since July 1, 2025, the number of non-owner-occupied short-term rentals has been capped.
Verified Source: Winooski Mun. Code ch. 17, §§ 17.12, 17.13 · last checked 2026-10-15
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