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Burlington

Chittenden County, VT

STR Investment Grade

Transparent Scoring
F
32/100
❌ AVOID
Score Breakdown
💰Cash-on-Cash
5/35
🏠Affordability
2/25
📅Year-Round Income
12/15
🤝Landlord Friendly
5/10
📈Room to Grow
8/15
Cash-on-Cash
-3.1%
Negative Cash Flow
Median Home
$498K
Very Expensive
Room to Grow
8/15
Limited Headroom
⚠️

STR Regulations Apply

Owner-occupied required; strict registration

Burlington requires owner-occupancy for STRs. Strict registration and compliance requirements.

Permit: HardOwner-Occupied Only
Grade Impact: Base score of 32/100 would be grade F, but capped at F (32/100) due to regulation risk.
Verified data as of February 2026 · Regulations change frequently
📞 How to Verify
Call the Burlington City Clerk or Planning & Zoning Department and ask:
1. Are short-term rentals (under 30 days) allowed at [your address]?
2. What permits or licenses are required?
3. Are there owner-occupancy requirements?
4. Any caps on rental nights per year or number of permits?
Many cities have active short-term rentals operating legally with permits — restrictions don't always mean it's impossible.

Why Burlington?

Lake Market

What drives short-term rental demand here

🌊
Lakefront Appeal

Waterfront properties command premium rates with strong summer demand and growing shoulder seasons.

⚖️
Balanced Supply

Healthy supply-demand ratio means room for new listings without oversaturation concerns.

🎓
University Town

Parent visits, graduations, and sports events create predictable demand spikes.

Will This Deal Work?

Investment Grade
F
Negative Cash Flow
CoC: -3.1%
Can You Pay the Bills?
✗
Risky
May struggle with payments
THE BOTTOM LINE ❌

This market has STR regulations to be aware of. Many hosts operate successfully with proper permits. Research local ordinances before committing.

💵
$195
Avg ADR
📅
62%
Occupancy
💰
$3,627
Monthly Revenue
🏠
$498K
Median Price

Market estimates · Updated June 2026

📊 Income by Property Size

Monthly revenue estimates by bedroom count

1BR
$1,451
2BR
$2,539
3BR
$3,627
4BR
$5,078
5BR
$6,166
6BR+
$7,254
⭐ Best

🏠 Top Amenities for This Market

Add these to boost your revenue

MUST HAVEBoat Dock
+28%
MUST HAVELake Views
+18%
HIGH IMPACTKayaks/Canoes
+12%
HIGH IMPACTFire Pit
+10%
NICE TO HAVEHot Tub
+15%

🎯 Your Next Steps

1
Search for 6BR+ properties
Best income potential at $7,254/month
2
Add a Boat Dock
Boost revenue by +28%
3
Target $4,534/month
Top 25% performer income goal

📋 Regulation Status

RegulatedPermit: HardVerified Data

Regulations vary by city and county. Always verify local STR ordinances, permit requirements, and zoning laws before purchasing.

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Burlington, Vermont is rated F for Airbnb investment with a score of 32/100 (AVOID). The market has an average daily rate (ADR) of $195, 62% occupancy, and estimated monthly STR revenue of $3,627. Median home value is $497,701 with a cash-on-cash return of -3.1%. STR regulation status: Regulated. Data powered by Edge by Teeco using estimated market data.