Vermont property tax rates by county
Vermont · #5 of 52 · 14 counties
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. Payment dates ↓
Same house, different county
Apply each county's benchmark rate to a $316,600 home, the Vermont median: about $5,830 a year in Windsor County (1.84%) versus $4,472 in Franklin County (1.41%) — $1,358 a year apart for the same house. Counties with at least 20,000 people.
Where most Vermont residents live
| County | Rate | Median tax | Of income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chittenden County#12 of 14 | 1.51% | $6,617 | 6.8% |
| Rutland County#2 of 14 | 1.81% | $4,154 | 6.1% |
| Washington County#6 of 14 | 1.75% | $5,498 | 6.6% |
| Windsor County#1 of 14 | 1.84% | $5,458 | 7.0% |
| Franklin County#13 of 14 | 1.41% | $4,332 | 5.3% |
Of income = median annual property tax ÷ median household income (all households, owners and renters), ACS 2020–2024 5-year. A real bill depends on the assessed value and exemptions, not only the rate.
Counties, highest rate first
- Windsor CountyMedian home value $296,400
- Rutland CountyMedian home value $229,400
- Windham CountyMedian home value $279,600
- Caledonia CountyMedian home value $227,900
- Essex CountyMedian home value $172,500
- Washington CountyMedian home value $315,000
- Orange CountyMedian home value $271,300
- Orleans CountyMedian home value $223,400
- Bennington CountyMedian home value $279,900
- Addison CountyMedian home value $361,200
- Lamoille CountyMedian home value $304,700
- Chittenden CountyMedian home value $439,200
- Franklin CountyMedian home value $306,700
- Grand Isle CountyMedian home value $394,100
When it's due in Vermont
All statesPayment 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.
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.