An act relating to approval of amendments to the charter of the Town of Bennington concerning a local option tax on short-term rentals

This bill approves a charter amendment for the Town of Bennington to allow a 1% local tax on non-owner-occupied short-term rental properties (like Airbnb units). It directly affects property owners and businesses renting out vacation homes in Bennington who are not living there full-time. The key provision adds this tax option to the town's charter, enabling voters to approve it through future votes. The tax was previously approved by Bennington voters on March 4, 2025, and this bill formalizes that approval at the state level. The change takes effect immediately upon the bill's passage.