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Montgomery DRB imposes occupancy, parking and safety conditions on 13 Brook Street short-term rental
Summary
As part of approving a short-term rental permit at 13 Brook Street, the board required insurance proof, a six-guest limit, a minimum of four parking spaces, posted house rules and safety detectors on every level plus a local contact within 25 miles.
The Montgomery Development Review Board attached a set of conditions to its Jan. 22, 2026 approval of a short-term rental at 13 Brook Street intended to address neighborhood impacts and guest safety.
Conditions adopted by the board require the applicant to provide a statement from the insurance company that the policy covers short-term rentals and provides renter liability coverage. The board limited occupancy to a maximum of six renters, including children, and required a minimum of four parking spaces on the property. The board also prohibited overnight camping and large parties or events and required quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Safety and compliance items include posting house rules and the 911 location in a visual place on the premises, registration with the State of Vermont for rooms and meals tax unless an online platform collects taxes, and installation of safety equipment: at least one fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a CO detector on each level and a smoke/CO detector in each bedroom. The board also required a contact person to be available within a 25-mile radius while the property is rented, with contact information posted on the premises.
The board recorded the decision as finding that the existing structures are pre-existing in the river corridor and therefore the conditional-use permit does not alter that status. A written decision will be mailed to the applicant within 45 days.
