Rent increase rules in Vermont
Verified against 9 V.S.A. § 4455 and agency sources on 2026-07-04. Not legal advice.
Vermont has no statewide cap on rent increases.
- Notice: 60 days' written notice before the effective date of a rent increase (9 V.S.A. § 4455)
- Statute: 9 V.S.A. § 4455 · source
Burlington has just-cause eviction rules but no rent cap.
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Frequently asked questions
How much can a landlord raise rent in Vermont?
There is no statewide limit — any amount, with proper notice. Burlington has just-cause eviction rules but no rent cap.
How much notice is required for a rent increase in Vermont?
60 days' written notice before the effective date of a rent increase (9 V.S.A. § 4455). (9 V.S.A. § 4455)
Can rent be raised during a lease in Vermont?
No — as everywhere in the US, a fixed-term lease locks the rent unless the lease itself contains an escalation clause. Increases take effect at renewal or on periodic (month-to-month) tenancies with the notice above.
What changed recently in Vermont?
Burlington has just-cause eviction rules but no rent cap.
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