Vermont rent increase rules

60 days rent-increase notice.

Vermont has no statewide rent control (Burlington has limited measures). Increases require at least 60 days' written notice.

What this means for you: Some Vermont cities have local rent rules; check yours.

Your next step: Confirm 60 days' notice and any local cap.

Source: Vt. Stat. tit. 9, § 4456. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).

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Rent increase in nearby states: New Hampshire (30 days rent-increase notice) · Massachusetts (30 days rent-increase notice) · New York (30 days rent-increase notice).

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.

Updated July 2026