Vermont property tax rates by county

Vermont · #5 of 52 · 14 counties

1.59%state benchmark

Median annual property tax $5,039 · median home value $316,600

Above the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. Payment dates are set locally — see below.

When it's due in Vermont

Payment dates vary by local tax authority.

Check your city, town or county tax collector for this year's deadline. The statewide notes below are a general guide.

Late penalty	statutory 8% penalty on delinquent taxes plus interest of 1% per month (or up to 1.5% if voted by town) (32 V.S.A. § 1674, § 4875)
Early-payment discount	towns may vote discount up to 4% for prompt payment (32 V.S.A. § 4774)
Appeal window	grievance hearings begin within 14 days after abstract of grand list lodged (June) (32 V.S.A. § 4221)

county/municipal-set; 32 V.S.A. § 4772 provides that towns determine number of installments and due dates at annual meeting (commonly 2 or 4 installments, e.g. Burlington Aug 12/Nov 12/Mar 12; Montpelier quarterly). Regular annual schedule; tax year: fiscal year July 1 - June 30. Source: 32 V.S.A. § 4772, § 4773, § 1674, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.

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Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.