Vermont Property Tax Calculator
Vermont property tax underwrites both municipal services and education, with locally assessed values meeting the tax rates that apply in each community. Income-linked relief helps many resident homeowners, and grievance procedures exist for values that seem too high. Because bills vary so much by community, the estimates on this page are built from county medians — choose your Vermont county above and supply the home's value.
Annual Property Tax
$4,787Monthly (Escrow)
$399Effective Rate
1.51%Highest property tax counties in Vermont
Effective rate = aggregate real-estate taxes paid ÷ aggregate home value (ACS 2024 5-year).
| County | Effective Rate | Median Home Value |
|---|---|---|
| Rutland County | 1.65% | $229,400 |
| Windsor County | 1.65% | $296,400 |
| Washington County | 1.64% | $315,000 |
| Caledonia County | 1.60% | $227,900 |
| Windham County | 1.60% | $279,600 |
| Orange County | 1.53% | $271,300 |
| Bennington County | 1.50% | $279,900 |
| Addison County | 1.47% | $361,200 |
| Essex County | 1.45% | $172,500 |
| Chittenden County | 1.44% | $439,200 |
How property tax works in Vermont
- Locally assessed values meet the rates applicable in each community, funding both municipal services and education.
- Income-linked relief assists many resident homeowners.
- Grievance procedures address values that look too high.
Methodology
Rates are aggregate-derived from the Census Bureau's ACS 2024 5-year American Community Survey (total real-estate taxes paid ÷ total home value, by county). This is a statistical estimate, not a bill lookup — actual property tax bills vary by city, school district, and special-district levies layered on top of the county rate, and by any homestead, senior, veteran, or other exemptions you qualify for. Vermont ranks #4 of 51 (including DC) by statewide average effective rate, where #1 is the highest.
Need your Vermont income tax too? Use the Vermont income tax calculator .
Compare property tax across every state at the property tax calculator , or see whether your property tax deduction is capped at the SALT deduction cap calculator .
Frequently asked questions
How is property tax calculated in Vermont?
Your property is assessed locally, and the rates that apply in your community — covering both municipal and education funding — are applied to that value. Relief tied to household income adjusts the net cost for many residents.
How much property tax will I pay in Vermont?
Community and home value are the main inputs, with income-linked relief changing the net for many residents. For a gross estimate, pick a Vermont county above and enter the value; annual and monthly figures follow.
Can I lower my Vermont property tax bill?
Resident homeowners should check the income-linked relief that reduces net cost for many households, and the local grievance process can correct an assessment that exceeds fair value. Both operate on annual calendars.
Are property taxes deductible?
On a federal itemized return they count toward SALT, which is capped by statute. Confirm the year’s cap with the IRS.
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