Stowe Chapter of VTSTRA

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Property Rights are at Risk in Stowe, Vermont

On December 4th, 2025, the Stowe Selectboard proposed amending the STR Ordinance in ways that would fundamentally change property values and limit personal property rights.

The new proposal would restrict all short-term rentals to owner-occupied properties.

This is a serious threat to all current and future property owners in Stowe that deserves a coordinated and strategic response from interested parties in and around Stowe. This ordinance presents significant consequences for local businesses, rental property owners, property managers and caretakers, HOAs, and the stability of Stowe’s long-standing tourism economy.

What the New Ordinance Would Do
Watch the December 4th, 2025 Selectboard Meeting about the STR Proposal

  • No new STR registrations would be accepted after May 1, 2026, except for a very narrow set of exemptions.

  • After May 1, 2026, STR registration can not be transferred upon sale unless the new owner occupies the property full-time.

  • Non-resident owners may lose their STR rights entirely.

  • Resident owners may be limited to 1 or 2 STR registrations.

    These restrictions would dramatically reduce property values, eliminate rental income for many owners, create protections for corporate resorts while limiting the rest of the community, and narrow the type of accommodation options available to visitors, reducing visitor spend and visitor diversity.

    Join the Stowe Chapter of VTSTRA

    If you own property, manage rentals, or rely on Stowe’s tourism economy, your participation is essential.

    • Select a VTSTRA Membership to Join the Stowe Chapter

    • Get connected with other members in Stowe to stay informed of the latest developments and calls to action. Your voice will be required at upcoming meetings and public hearings, and as part of the Stowe Chapter, you’ll be prepared and supported.

      • Our Stowe Chapter Leaders will send regular communications and coordinate meetings ahead of big decisions so you won’t miss a beat.

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