Vermont Short-Term Rental Alliance
What We Support
VTSTRA is guided by a clearly defined set of vision, mission, and values statements. Ultimately, we advocate for the following:
Policies that support and expand small business opportunities & the local visitor economy
Policies that allow all homeowners, regardless of their place of residence, to rent their property freely for any duration and in ways that best suit their personal needs
Policies that prohibit or prevent rental arbitrage
STR registration systems that track and monitor STR activity across the state with continuity
STR-appropriate rules and standards that protect the well-being of hosts, guests, neighbors, and communities without violating property owner rights
Policies that promote inclusivity so that all visitors, regardless of wealth, race, color, sex, religion, familial status, sexual orientation, or national origin, have access to vacation rental options
Policies that raise local wages and reduce costs of living so Vermonters can afford home and rent prices
Policies that incentivize SMART Growth development to correct the deficiency in Vermont’s housing supply while preserving our natural open spaces
Why We Exist
VTSTRA exists to represent the collective voice of the Vermont STR community so that its members' interests are adequately heard and represented during the policy-making process, in the media, and at the dinner table.
VTSTRA works collaboratively with state and municipal governments to craft regulatory solutions that effectively mitigate potential negative impacts on Vermont communities while protecting the vital economic opportunities that the STR industry brings to Vermont.
See our resources for local governments.