Vermont property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Vermont is 1.71%, above the national median of 0.98%, ranking 5 of 51 states and DC. The median homeowner pays $4,956 a year on a home worth $290,500. On a $300,000 home that is about $5,130 before exemptions.
- Effective rate
- 1.71%
- Median annual bill
- $4,956
- Median home value
- $290,500
- Rank (highest = 1)
- 5of 51
Property tax by county in Vermont
All 14 counties, largest first. Click a county for its estimate table.
| County | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County | 1.61% | $6,527 | $404,500 | 168,831 |
| Rutland County | 1.86% | $4,057 | $218,400 | 60,484 |
| Washington County | 1.87% | $5,491 | $293,900 | 59,958 |
| Windsor County | 1.98% | $5,282 | $267,400 | 57,968 |
| Franklin County | 1.49% | $4,244 | $285,500 | 50,379 |
| Windham County | 1.87% | $4,968 | $265,100 | 45,913 |
| Addison County | 1.69% | $5,649 | $333,700 | 37,497 |
| Bennington County | 1.71% | $4,396 | $257,400 | 37,312 |
| Caledonia County | 1.83% | $3,951 | $215,900 | 30,425 |
| Orange County | 1.75% | $4,399 | $251,000 | 29,594 |
| Orleans County | 1.68% | $3,579 | $213,300 | 27,492 |
| Lamoille County | 1.67% | $4,771 | $285,200 | 26,036 |
| Grand Isle County | 1.36% | $4,927 | $363,500 | 7,393 |
| Essex County | 1.69% | $2,828 | $167,500 | 5,972 |
Vermont compared with the United States
The Vermont median bill of $4,956 is above the national median of $2,969. Assessment rules, exemptions and appeal deadlines for Vermont are being verified against the state's revenue department and will appear here once confirmed.
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Vermont?
The median effective property tax rate in Vermont is 1.71% of home value, above the national median of 0.98%. On a $300,000 home that is about $5,130 per year before exemptions. Rates vary by county and school district.
Which Vermont county has the highest property tax?
Windsor County has the highest median effective rate in Vermont at 1.98%. Grand Isle County has the lowest at 1.36%. The largest county by population, Chittenden County, is at 1.61%.