What is the sales tax rate in Burlington?
The combined sales tax rate in Burlington, Vermont is 7% as of 2026. It is made up of the Vermont statewide base rate of 6%, plus applicable Chittenden County and local district taxes. Burlington sits within Chittenden County, and the rate can vary slightly across ZIP codes because of special district additions (see the ZIP breakdown below).
Sales tax in Vermont is administered by the Vermont Department of Taxes, which collects and distributes tax on behalf of the state and its local jurisdictions. The rate applies to most retail sales of tangible personal property delivered within Burlington.
Who needs to collect sales tax in Burlington, Vermont?
Any business with sales tax nexus in Vermont must register, collect, and remit sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Burlington. Nexus is established through:
- Physical presence: an office, store, warehouse, employee, or inventory located in Vermont.
- Economic nexus: exceeding $100,000 in sales to Vermont customers in the current or prior year.
- Marketplace facilitators: platforms such as Amazon or Etsy collect and remit on behalf of their third-party sellers.
Out-of-state (remote) sellers that cross Vermont's economic nexus threshold must register with the Vermont Department of Taxes before continuing to sell into the state.
How do you register for a sales tax permit in Burlington?
To collect sales tax in Burlington, you must register for a sales tax permit with the Vermont Department of Taxes. Registration is generally free. You will typically need your EIN or SSN, business entity details, bank account information, and an estimate of your monthly Vermont sales. Most permits are issued within a few business days of an online application.
How do you charge the right sales tax in Burlington?
Sales tax in Burlington is charged based on the delivery address. For orders shipped to a Burlington address, the combined rate of 7% generally applies; for in-store sales, the rate is based on the store's location. Because some ZIP codes within Chittenden County carry additional special-district taxes, always confirm the exact rate for the specific delivery ZIP code. The tables below show the most common Burlington ZIP codes and how Burlington compares with other cities in Chittenden County and across Vermont.
