For a background or credit check, they must accept a government ID, ITIN, or SSN.
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 require a Social Security number for the
completion of a residential rental application or refuse to accept an application
due to the lack of a Social Security number …”
This page covers state law only. Cities with their own rules have their own pages.
Vermont lawIn force
Vermont ID acceptance and no Social Security number requirement for rental applications
What can a landlord check about me?
No Social Security number required.
For a background or credit check, they must accept a government ID, ITIN, or SSN.
In force since
Jul 1, 2025
The law, word for word
“A landlord or a landlord’s agent shall not require a Social Security number for the
completion of a residential rental application or refuse to accept an application
due to the lack of a Social Security number …”