The ban on application fees only covers homes to live in, not business space.
Why, and the exact law
From 9 V.S.A. § 4456a, read Oct 6, 2026.Show the law
“A landlord or a landlord’s agent shall not charge an application fee to any individual
in order to apply to enter into a rental agreement for a residential dwelling unit …”
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Every rule here, word for word (1)
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Vermont lawIn force
Vermont ban on residential rental application fees
How much can they charge me to apply?
No fee to apply.
The ban on application fees only covers homes to live in, not business space.
In force since
Jul 1, 2025
The law, word for word
“A landlord or a landlord’s agent shall not charge an application fee to any individual
in order to apply to enter into a rental agreement for a residential dwelling unit …”