Join VTSTRA
We are a locally-run community of vacation rental professionals and allied business owners.
Select Your Membership Type:
Homeowners | Property Managers | Housekeepers & Cleaners | Realtors & Brokerages | Allied Businesses
Join us to support vacation rental tourism across Vermont. As a VTSTRA member, you’ll be able to connect & network with our community, access resources to enhance your business, and help us lobby for policies that support a robust vacation rental economy in Vermont. Your membership enables us to provide consistent statewide lobbying, local grassroots advocacy support, educational programs, and community events. Any membership purchased is an annual commitment and will automatically renew unless cancelled.
There are several benefits to joining, but in short, when you support VTSTRA, VTSTRA supports you!
Benefits of VTSTRA Membership
Have a Voice in Montpelier
Year-round lobbying at the Vermont Statehouse to protect your property rights.
Professional advocates delivering legislative testimony on your behalf.
Trusted resource for local governments, media, and the public.
Get Insider Access to the Information You Need
Full access to our member-only digital library of advocacy tools, regulation guides, business resources, data, industry insights, and more.
The Inside Scoop—our exclusive member-only newsletter with policy updates and time-sensitive alerts.
Invitations to VTSTRA meetings and private discussion boards.
Personalized advice and support whenever you need it.
Marketing & Networking to Grow Your Business
Free listing in our STR Service Directory ($100 value).
Entry into private Facebook groups and member-only events.
Digital badge to showcase your credibility as a VTSTRA Member.
Virtual and in-person networking events.
Access Exclusive Deals & Discounts
40% off VTSTRA Conference registration (up to $100 in savings).
Special vendor discounts and exclusive offers.
Referral rewards for bringing in new members.
FREE STR Safety Certification from Breezeway ($350 value).
Make a Difference - Opportunities to Volunteer & Lead
Serve on our Board of Directors and attend industry events at no cost.
Become a trained Community Captain and lead a Local Chapter of VTSTRA.
Membership Eligibility: VTSTRA Membership is open to any person who owns, manages, or does business with vacation rentals in Vermont. Owners and managers must commit to achieving the VTSTRA Standards for Responsible Hosting. Members may serve as committee members, local chapter leaders, community captains, board members, and officers. Members receive all member benefits listed above and may vote at the Annual Member Meeting in January to elect board members and officers.
In accordance with Federal Tax Regulations, members may claim up to 70% of their annual dues as a tax-deductible business expense, as 30% of annual dues are directed towards lobbying.
All memberships are annual commitments and will automatically renew until canceled. Pro-rated refunds are not available.
Join Now for the Future of our Industry
“Finally, for the first time ever, I feel like I have a seat at the table.”
— Ilmar Vanderer, Host Member and vacation rental owner in South Hero, VT
“This organization is critical, not just for STR hosts, but for the entire Vermont economy.”
— Lucas Jenson, Host Member and Vermont business owner from Williston, VT
Want to support us, but not ready to join?
Become a Supporter of VTSTRA with a donation that fits your budget!
Support Vermont Hosts Defending Their Property Rights
Vermont’s short-term rental hosts are the backbone of local tourism and small business—but some face costly legal battles simply for operating responsibly in their communities. Your donation helps VTSTRA provide legal support, resources, and advocacy to protect these hosts and their property rights. Every contribution ensures hosts can continue welcoming visitors, supporting local economies, and defending their rights. Give today & stand with Vermont homeowners.
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