Vermont Zoning & Land Use Laws
Zoning regulations, ADU laws, short-term rental rules, and land use policies for Vermont. Source-cited from state legislation and municipal codes.
Total Cities
246
Total Counties
14
ADU State Law
Yes
Lot Split Law
No state law
Cottage Food Law
Yes
Cities With Data
0
Vermont ADU Law
Statewide ADU-law status for Vermont has not been confirmed — see the official source for current requirements.
View full VermontADU law details →Cottage Food Law
Statewide cottage-food-law status for Vermont has not been confirmed — see the official source for current requirements.
State Preemption Active
Vermont state law preempts local zoning ordinances in several areas. Local governments cannot enact rules stricter than the state baseline.
Learn about Vermontzoning preemption →Recent Legislative Changes
2023 — S.100 (Act 47) · Verified June 25, 2026 · Source
Source: Vermont Act 47 (S.100) — An Act Relating to Housing Opportunities Made for Everyone. Last verified April 5, 2026. View source