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Vermont Rental Market
Current rents by bedroom · top metro breakdowns · YoY trend
Mar 29, 2026
1 Bedroom
$1,478
2 Bedrooms
$1,883
3 Bedrooms
$2,325
YoY Trend
-2.7%
Days on Market
80d
Burlington
05401
1BR$1,660
2BR$2,190
3BR$2,650
YoY
-8.7%
DOM
105.14d
Listings
253
Rutland
05701
1BR$1,295
2BR$1,575
3BR$2,000
YoY
+3.3%
DOM
54.37d
Listings
34
Vermont Eviction Process
Complete timeline for removing a non-paying or violating tenant in Vermont
ESTIMATED TOTAL TIMELINE
Average total: 70 days from notice to possession. US average is ~50 days.
Security Deposit Rules
Vermont security deposit laws, limits, and return requirements
💰
Maximum Deposit
None
Per current statutes
📅
Return Deadline
14–45 days
After tenant vacates
📋
Itemization Required
Yes
Written itemization of deductions
📈
Interest Required
Yes (check locally)
Required in some high-reg states
Rights & Responsibilities
What both parties are entitled to under Vermont law
✅ Landlord Rights
→No rent control
→Can evict for nonpayment
⚖️ Tenant Rights
→48-hr entry notice
→30-day cure period
→Retaliation defense
Required Disclosures
Items you must disclose to tenants in Vermont before or at lease signing
📄 Lead paint
📄 Rental housing code
📄 Efficiency Vermont
Rent Control Status
Vermont rent increase and rent control laws
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No Rent Control in Vermont
Vermont has no statewide rent control law. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice (typically 30 days for month-to-month, or at lease end for fixed terms).
Vermont Landlord FAQs
Common questions answered — also powers Google rich results
How long does eviction take in Vermont?+
The average eviction timeline in Vermont is 70 days from notice to possession. The pay-or-quit notice period is 14 days. Filing fee is $155.
What is the security deposit limit in Vermont?+
In Vermont, the security deposit maximum is None. Landlords must return the deposit with an itemized statement of deductions.
Does Vermont have rent control?+
No. Vermont has no statewide rent control. You can raise rents by any amount with proper notice — typically 30 days for month-to-month tenancies.
How much entry notice is required in Vermont?+
Landlords in Vermont must provide at least 48 hours written notice before entering a rental unit.
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