Chittenden County, VT property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Chittenden County is 1.61%, below the Vermont median of 1.71% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $6,527 a year on a home worth $404,500.
- Effective rate
- 1.61%
- Median annual bill
- $6,527
- Median home value
- $404,500
- Rank in Vermont
- 12of 14
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $3,220 | $268 |
| $300,000 | $4,830 | $403 |
| $400,000 | $6,440 | $537 |
| $500,000 | $8,050 | $671 |
| $750,000 | $12,075 | $1,006 |
| $1,000,000 | $16,100 | $1,342 |
Chittenden County compared with Vermont and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County | 1.61% | $6,527 | $404,500 |
| 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 Chittenden County, VT?
The median effective property tax rate in Chittenden County is 1.61% of home value, below the Vermont median of 1.71% and above the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $6,527 a year on a median home value of $404,500 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Chittenden County?
About $6,440 per year at the county's median effective rate of 1.61%, 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 Chittenden County compare with the rest of Vermont?
Chittenden County ranks 12 of 14 Vermont counties by effective rate. The Vermont median is 1.71% and the median bill is $4,956.