Bennington County, VT property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Bennington County is 1.71%, above the Vermont median of 1.71% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $4,396 a year on a home worth $257,400.
- Effective rate
- 1.71%
- Median annual bill
- $4,396
- Median home value
- $257,400
- Rank in Vermont
- 7of 14
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $3,420 | $285 |
| $300,000 | $5,130 | $428 |
| $400,000 | $6,840 | $570 |
| $500,000 | $8,550 | $713 |
| $750,000 | $12,825 | $1,069 |
| $1,000,000 | $17,100 | $1,425 |
Bennington County compared with Vermont and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennington County | 1.71% | $4,396 | $257,400 |
| Vermont median | 1.71% | $4,956 | $290,500 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Bennington County, VT?
The median effective property tax rate in Bennington County is 1.71% of home value, above the Vermont median of 1.71% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $4,396 a year on a median home value of $257,400 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Bennington County?
About $6,840 per year at the county's median effective rate of 1.71%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Bennington County compare with the rest of Vermont?
Bennington County ranks 7 of 14 Vermont counties by effective rate. The Vermont median is 1.71% and the median bill is $4,956.