Stowe Chapter of VTSTRA
Support Property Rights in Stowe, Vermont
Last updated: December 11, 2025
The Stowe Selectboard is moving quickly toward passing an ordinance that would fundamentally change property values and short-term rental opportunities in the town.
A 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. (Only primary residents, timeshare interval units, Trapp Family Lodge, and Spruce Peak qualify for renewal after 2026.) Whole-owned units inside timeshare resorts are not exempt under the draft.
After May 1, 2026, STR registration eligibility ends upon sale unless the new owner occupies the property full-time. Most non-resident owners would lose their STR rights entirely.
These restrictions would dramatically reduce property values, eliminate rental income for many owners, create protections for resorts while limiting the rest of the community, and narrow the type of accommodation options available to visitors, reducing visitor spend locally.
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
Use the promo code “JOIN25” for a 25% discount on your first year of membership (available until 12/31/25)
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.