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Stowe Caps Short-Term Rentals | Burlington News

Stowe just slammed the brakes on short-term rentals—with new rules set to reshape the town’s housing landscape. After a heated debate, the selectboard voted to cap rentals at 850, but expect more than that for years. Non-residents will soon be blocked from new licenses, and existing ones must register by September 15th—or face a lottery system that could take decades to activate. Licenses won’t transfer with property sales unless within families, aiming to free up housing for locals. Commercial spots like von Trapp Family Lodge are exempt—because they were never meant for long-term residents…

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